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Mango Sherbet

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      Mango is one of the fruits I grew up with. My favorite type was a mango we called mango largo "long mango." It is tangy and sweet and I liked it so much that I would eat a few at a time.       Between July and August you see mangoes everywhere in Puerto Rico especially in the town of Mayaguez that has also been called "The city of mango."  There are mangoes trees everywhere and in many places you can pick up the mangoes near the road and it doesn't cost you a cent.      Here in Florida you find mangoes all year round but in summer time is when they are in season. Mangoes that are less fibrous are best to make this delicious and refreshing sherbet. Ingredients : 3 ripe mangoes,peeled and dice 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup water pinch of salt 1 cup heavy cream In a small sauce pan at medium high heat add the water and sugar. Cook the mixture for about 2 minutes to make a simple syrup, remove from the heat and...