Sorbet is a dairy-free frozen dessert made with fruit, sugar, and water. Here's how you can make a simple and delicious sorbet at home:
Basic Sorbet Recipe
This recipe makes about 4 servings.
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh or frozen fruit (e.g., mango, berries, peach, or pineapple)
½ cup sugar (adjust based on fruit sweetness)
½ cup water (or fruit juice for more flavor)
1 tbsp lemon or lime juice (enhances flavor)
Optional: 1 tbsp corn syrup or honey (for smoother texture)
Instructions:
Prepare the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, heat the sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Let it cool.
Blend the Ingredients
Add the fruit, cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, and optional sweetener to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Strain (Optional)
If using fruits with seeds (like raspberries), strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove solids.
Chill the Mixture
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours to enhance the flavor and improve texture.
Freeze the Sorbet
With an Ice Cream Maker: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–30 minutes).
Without an Ice Cream Maker: Pour the mixture into a shallow dish, freeze, and stir every 30 minutes with a fork to break up ice crystals. Repeat until smooth (about 3-4 hours).
Serve & Enjoy
Let the sorbet sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping. Serve and enjoy your homemade sorbet!