Brandy Sorbet with Apples and Golden Raisins

2 1/2 Cups of Apple Juice  (This is a make a head treat to serve to your guest)
1/4 Cup of sugar
1/2 Cup of dried apple flakes
2/3 Cups of Golden Raisins
2/3 Cup of Brandy
Few drops of green food coloring, (optional)
1 Egg white

Put the apple juice in a heavy-based saucepan along with the sugar. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Bring the apple juice to the boil and boil quickly for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely.

Put the apple flakes into a bowl along with the golden raisins and brandy. Add enough of the apple syrup to cover the mixture, then allow to soak for 4 hours. (If serving this at a party make this ahead) Mix the apple flakes, golden raisins and brandy. Beat the apple and golden raisins mixture with the fork until it becomes a thick puree. together to form a pulp, adding the green coloring at this stage if required.

Whip the apple pulp into the remaining syrups, mixing thoroughly to blend evenly. Pour the apple mixture into a shallow container and freeze for 2 hours. or until just beginning to set.

Break up the partially frozen ice using a fork or electric whisk then return to a freezer tray and continue to freeze for another hour.

Break up the ice crystals again, but this time mash thoroughly until they form a thick slush.

Whip the egg white until it is stiff, then quickly fold into the ice slush. Return to the freezer tray and freeze until completely solid. Fold the whipped egg whites carefully into the slushy ice before freezing completely.

Allow the ice to soften for 15 minutes before spooning into glass dishes. Serve!