What a delightful book! The Kamogawa Food Detectives tells the story of a father-daughter duo who help their customers recreate their favourite or most significant meals. Written by Hisashi Kashiwai, the novel shows the connection between food and nostalgia. Who doesn’t have a fond childhood moment that is connected to their favourite meal or a moment around the table with their loved ones.

It is mentioned in the novel that the traditional Japanese dessert is the Mizugahi course. Meaning “water course” it is the archaic Japanese term for fruit. It usually also features a side of brown sugar sorbet and an assortment of teas.

So why not combine this course and make a brown sugar and peach sorbet. It is way easier to make than it looks, and it tastes delicious!

Brown Sugar & Peach Sorbet

Ingredients:

1 cup water

1 cup brown sugar, packed

2 cups frozen peaches

1 tbsp vanilla extract

Method:

1. Combine the brown sugar and water in a sauce pot and bring to a boil. Once at a boil lower heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Take off heat and let cool.

2. Once cooled, measure 1/2 cup and add to a blender. Add frozen peaches and vanilla extracts and blend until smooth. Place in freezer-safe container for 3-4 hours.