How to Make the Perfect Fresh Strawberry Sorbet
American · Easy · 255 min · 6 servings
This fresh strawberry sorbet is a naturally dairy free kid friendly frozen treat bursting with real fruit flavor that kids absolutely love. It is one of the easiest frozen desserts to make and a wonderful way to use up ripe summer strawberries.
Why this recipe works
This Fresh Strawberry Sorbet recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 255 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 95 calories with 1g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries hulled
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make Simple Syrup
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely before using.
Step 2: Blend the Strawberries
Place the hulled strawberries, cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, and salt into a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Taste and add a little more sugar if needed.
Step 3: Strain and Freeze
Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a shallow freezer safe dish to remove seeds if desired, or skip straining for more texture. Cover tightly and place in the freezer.
Step 4: Stir and Set
After 1 hour stir the mixture with a fork breaking up any ice crystals forming around the edges. Repeat every 30 minutes for 2 hours, then let freeze solid for at least 1 more hour before scooping and serving.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- fresh strawberries → frozen strawberries thawed work equally well year round
- granulated sugar → honey or agave syrup for a less refined sweetener
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using underripe strawberries that lack sweetness resulting in a tart flat flavored sorbet
- Skipping the stirring process which causes large unpleasant ice crystals to form
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 95 calories, 1g protein, 24g carbs, 0g fat, 2g fiber.
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