Description
A refreshing and naturally sweet strawberry sorbet made with simple ingredients like fresh or frozen strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. This sorbet requires no ice cream machine if using a high-speed blender, making it an easy, quick, and healthy dessert option perfect for warm days or anytime you crave a fruity treat.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Sorbet Ingredients
- 3 cups strawberries (360g), stems removed, frozen or fresh
- 1/4 cup sugar of choice (pure maple syrup, white sugar, xylitol, or other sweetener)
- 2 tsp lemon juice or zest of 1 lemon
- Optional pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Remove the stems from strawberries. If they are fresh, freeze them beforehand for a couple of hours until solid to achieve the best sorbet texture.
- Blend Ingredients: In a high-speed blender like a Vitamix, combine the frozen strawberries, sugar, lemon juice or zest, and optional pinch of salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, resembling the texture of sorbet.
- Alternative Process: If using a regular blender, allow the frozen berries to thaw slightly until they can be processed smoothly, then transfer the mixture to an ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve or Store: Serve the strawberry sorbet immediately for a soft serve texture, or freeze in an airtight container for 1-2 hours for a firmer consistency before serving.
Notes
- Use frozen strawberries for a thicker sorbet and quicker processing.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by varying the type and amount of sugar or sweetener.
- Lemon juice enhances the natural strawberry flavor and balances sweetness.
- The pinch of salt is optional but helps deepen the overall flavor.
- If using an ice cream machine, ensure the mixture is adequately thawed to avoid damaging the equipment.
- Store leftover sorbet in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
