Description
A refreshing and naturally sweet Strawberry Sorbet made with frozen strawberries, a touch of sugar, and lemon juice. This easy no-ice cream machine recipe can be prepared quickly using a high-speed blender, resulting in a smooth and delicious frozen dessert perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 3 cups strawberries (360g)
Sweetener
- 1/4 cup sugar of choice (pure maple syrup, white sugar, xylitol, etc.)
Flavoring
- 2 tsp lemon juice or zest of 1 lemon
- Optional pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Remove the stems from the strawberries and freeze them if they are not already frozen. This helps create a smooth sorbet texture without the need for ice cream machines.
- Blend Ingredients: Using a high-speed blender (like a Vitamix), combine the frozen strawberries, sugar of choice, lemon juice or zest, and optional pinch of salt. Blend until the mixture reaches a smooth and creamy sorbet consistency.
- Alternate Method: 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 maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions to achieve the sorbet texture.
- Serve Immediately: For best texture, serve the sorbet immediately or store in the freezer until ready to serve. Let it soften slightly at room temperature before scooping if it becomes too hard.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by substituting the sugar with maple syrup, xylitol, or any sweetener you prefer.
- Adding a pinch of salt enhances the flavor and balances the sweetness.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, use lemon zest instead of juice.
- If you don’t have an ice cream machine or high-speed blender, simple blending and freezing with occasional stirring every 30 minutes can help achieve sorbet texture.
- Keep the sorbet covered in the freezer to prevent ice crystals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
