Cranberry Sherbet

Step 1: In a saucepan, combine cranberries and 2-1/2 cups of water.

Step 2: Bring to a boil and cook gently until all the cranberries have popped, about 10 minutes.

Step 3: Remove from heat.

Step 4: Cool slightly.

Step 5: Press mixture through a sieve or food mill, reserving juice and discarding skins and seeds.

Step 6: In another saucepan, combine cranberry juice and sugar.

Step 7: Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Step 8: Combine gelatin and remaining 1/4 cup water, stir until softened.

Step 9: Combine cranberry mixture, orange juice and gelatin and mix well.

Step 10: Pour into a 2 quart container.

Step 11: Freeze 5 hours or until mixture is slushy.

Step 12: Remove from freezer.

Step 13: Beat with electric mixer until sherbet is a bright pink color.

Step 14: Freeze until firm.