Each year on Valentine's Day, we have a special meal.  Everything is either heart-shaped or pink.  It is definitely something to look forward to during the dreariness of winter.  This sorbet originally started as a recipe I found a long time ago in Taste of Home.  The original recipe was for a molded gelatin dessert and involved strawberry gelatin and applesauce.

The recipe has since evolved into a yummy strawberry banana sorbet that I freeze in heart-shaped silicone cupcake liners.  Using a silicone mold makes it so easy to unmold the sorbet after it is frozen.  The banana adds enough sweetness that no additional sugar is needed, so it is a dessert you can feel good about serving anytime.

Valentine's Day Strawberry Banana Sorbet Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 packet unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 12 oz bag frozen organic strawberries, thawed
• 1 cup organic applesauce (no sugar added) 
• 1 ripe banana, pureed

Dissolve the gelatin in the warm water.  Meanwhile puree the strawberries in a food processor.  Heat the strawberry puree over medium heat until it just comes to a boil.  Whisk in the gelatin until no clumps remain.  Whisk in the applesauce and pureed banana.  Pour into individual heart-shaped silicone molds, and freeze until solid.

Makes approx. 3 cups.

Per 1/2 cup serving:

• 63 calories
• 0 grams fat
• 2.4 grams fiber

This post is participating in Fun with Food Friday at Paisley Passions, I'm Lovin' It at Tidy Mom, Friday Favorites at Simply Sweet Home, and Feature Yourself Friday over at Fingerprints on the Fridge.