Description
A refreshing and simple homemade strawberry sorbet recipe that requires minimal ingredients and no ice cream machine if using a high-speed blender, perfect for a light, fruity dessert.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 cups strawberries (360g)
- 1/4 cup sugar of choice (pure maple syrup, white sugar, xylitol, etc.)
- 2 tsp lemon juice or zest of 1 lemon
- Optional pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Remove the stems from the strawberries and freeze them if they are not already frozen to help achieve the ideal sorbet texture.
- Blend using a high-speed blender: If you have a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy, which creates a sorbet texture without the need for an ice cream machine.
- Alternate blending method: If you do not have a high-speed blender, let the frozen berries thaw slightly until they can be processed in a regular blender.
- Churn in an ice cream machine: Transfer the blended mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a sorbet consistency.
Notes
- You can substitute sugar with pure maple syrup, xylitol, or other sweeteners as preferred.
- Adding a pinch of salt can enhance the sweetness and flavor balance of the sorbet.
- Lemon zest can be used instead of lemon juice for a slightly different citrus note.
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor; frozen can work if fresh is not available.
- If using a regular blender, thawing the berries slightly prevents damage to your appliance and improves blending.
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
