Instructions: In a saucepan combine the plums, the lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the plums are soft. While the plums are cooking, in a small saucepan combine the sugar and 3/4 cup water, cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved, stir in the kirsch.

In a blender or food processor puree the plums with the kirsch syrup.

Strain the puree through a fine sieve into a bowl, let it cool, and freeze

it in an ice-cream freezer according to the manufacturers instructions.

Makes about 1 quart.

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