Sherbets are much lower in fat than ice cream because they contain no cream. However, sherbets are generally higher in sugar than ice cream, so calories per serving are about the same. Sorbets and Italian ices are the French and Italian versions of American sherbets. Try the recipe below for a sherbet that has lees sugar than commercial sherbets.

1/2 cup orange sherbet, 135 calories, 5 teaspoon sugar. 1/2 cup pineapple sorbet, 90 calories, 3 teaspoons sugar. 1/2 cup homemade fruit sherbet, 70 calories, and 1 teaspoon sugar.

FRUIT SHERBET:

This sherbet has 2 grams less fat than commercial sherbet and less added sugars. 8 servings, 1/2 cup each. Per serving: Calories, 70; Total fat, Trace; Saturated fatty acids, Trace; Cholesterol, 1 milligram; Sodium, 22 milligrams. 1/2 c. apricot nectar 1/2 c. apricot halves (juice packed), drained 1 sm. bananas (ripe) 2 tbsp. light corn syrup 1 c. skim milk 1/4 c. frozen orange juice concentrate

Soften gelatin in apricot nectar for 5 minutes. Heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin dissolves. Puree apricots and banana in blender. Add gelatin mixture and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pour into an 8 x 8 inch pan. Cover and freeze until icy. Beat in a bowl until frothy. Pour into pan; cover and refreeze.