Cranberry Sorbet

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * From Southern Living
 * Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 8 Granny Smith or other variety green apples
 * lemon juice
 * 4 cups fresh cranberries, finely ground
 * ¾ cup orange juice
 * 1 cup water
 * 1 cup sugar
 * 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

 * 1) Cut a 1½ inch slice in a scallop pattern from top of each apple; reserve apple tops.
 * 2) Hollow each apple to within 1 inch from bottom, leaving a ½ inch shell.
 * 3) Spinkle insides of apples with lemon juice.
 * 4) Freeze apples overnight.
 * 5) Combine fresh cranberries and orange juice, mixing well.
 * 6) Set aside.
 * 7) Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a heavy saucepan, bring to a boil.
 * 8) Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
 * 9) Stir in cranberry mixture and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
 * 10) Simmer uncovered, an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 11) Skim off foam, and cool.
 * 12) Pour cranberry mixture into freezer can of a 2-quart freezer.
 * 13) Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
 * 14) Mound sorbet into frozen apple shells; place apple tops on side of mound.
 * 15) Store in freezer until serving time.