Orange Sherbet

A sure treat on a hot summers day!

1/4 c cold water
1 tsp unflavored gelatin
3/4 c boiling water
3/4 c sugar
2 1/4 tbs orange zest
1/2 c orange juice
1/4 c lemon juice
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/2 c heavy cream
3 tbs sugar
1 pinch salt
1 egg white

Place cold water in a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin over the surface. Allow to stand five minutes. In a medium bowl stir together boiling water 3/4 c sugar and soaked gelatin. Stir untill gelatin and sugar are dissolved. Stir in orange juice, lemon juice, and egg yolk. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whip cream with three tbsp of sugar and salt untill stiff peaks form. In a seperate bowl, whip egg whites untill stiff. Fold into whipped cream. Stir in juice mixture a little at a time. Pour into shallow dish and place in freezer. Freeze untill firm, stirring twice during the first hour.