Strawberry Sorbet

1 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups water
4 cups whole strawberries, rinsed and hulled
2 Tbsp. orange juice

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and the water and bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until reduced by one-fourth. Remove from the heat and cool.
• In a blender, combine the strawberries and the orange juice until smooth. Press through a fine sieve.
• In a large bowl, combine with the sugar mixture. Cover and freeze until set.
• Whisk until smooth, freeze for an additional hour, and whisk again. Repeat twice.
• Serve when creamy.

Makes 1 quart