Description
Cool strawberry sorbet brings sweet summer memories to life with just three simple ingredients. Blended fresh berries, sugar, and lemon create a refreshing dessert perfect for beating the heat and delighting your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 5 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, cleaned and quartered (about 2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Liquid:
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash strawberries, trim off stems, and slice into quarters. If using frozen strawberries, allow partial thawing before processing.
- Create a simple syrup by combining water and sugar in a saucepan. Heat at medium-high temperature, continuously stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat once it reaches a gentle boil and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Combine prepared strawberries, cooled syrup, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Puree the mixture using a blender, working in smaller batches if needed to ensure a completely smooth consistency. Optional: strain through a fine-mesh sieve to eliminate seeds for an ultra-refined texture.
- Transfer the blended mixture into a freezer-safe container. Seal and place in the freezer for 6-8 hours or overnight. For optimal texture, gently stir the sorbet every two hours during the initial freezing period.
- Before serving, allow the sorbet to rest at room temperature for 3-5 minutes to soften slightly. This will make scooping easier and improve the overall texture. Garnish with fresh berries and a mint leaf for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Choose perfectly ripe, sweet strawberries for the most intense flavor and natural sweetness without adding extra sugar.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to create an ultra-smooth sorbet with no seed texture, perfect for those who prefer silky desserts.
- If you lack an ice cream maker, stirring the mixture every hour during freezing helps break up ice crystals, resulting in a smoother, more professional-style sorbet texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg