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Delicious Strawberry Sorbet Recipe

4.9 from 136 reviews

This delicious strawberry sorbet is a refreshing and naturally fruity dessert made from fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. It features a smooth, creamy texture achieved by chilling and churning the mixture, perfect for a light, summery treat that’s dairy-free and bursting with vibrant strawberry flavor.

Ingredients

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Sorbet Base

  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 & 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Make the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove the pan from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
  2. Blend the strawberry mixture: In a blender or food processor, add the sliced strawberries, lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Blend everything until completely smooth and uniform in texture.
  3. Chill the mixture: Pour the blended mixture into a bowl and chill it in the refrigerator or in an ice water bath for several hours until it reaches about 30°F to 40°F. This step ensures the sorbet will churn properly.
  4. Churn the sorbet: Once chilled, pour the cold strawberry mixture into an ice cream maker. Churn according to your machine’s instructions, usually taking 20 to 25 minutes, until the sorbet attains a smooth, soft-serve consistency.
  5. Freeze until firm: Transfer the churned sorbet into an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to develop a scoopable, firm texture suitable for serving.
  6. Serve and enjoy: Scoop the refreshing strawberry sorbet into bowls or cones and enjoy a naturally fruity, cooling dessert perfect for warm days.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use ripe, fresh strawberries.
  • You can adjust the sugar level depending on your sweetness preference.
  • If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the mixture in a shallow dish, stirring every 30 minutes until frozen and smooth.
  • Store leftover sorbet in an airtight container to prevent ice crystals from forming.

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