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Peach Sorbet

3 cups water

1 cup granulated sugar

2 cups peeled, sliced fresh peaches (about 1 pound)

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice

3/4 cup orange juice

Creme de cassis (optional)

1. Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cover and chill.
2. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add peach slices and lemon juice, and process until smooth.
3. Combine peach puree, chilled sugar syrup, and orange juice, stirring well.
4. Pour mixture into freezer container of a 2-quart hand-turned or electric freezer. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Pack freezer with additional ice and salt, and let stand 1 hour before serving.
5. To serve, scoop sorbet into individual dessert dishes. Top each serving with liqueur, if desired.

Makes 6 cups.