Description
A light and refreshing fresh strawberry sorbet with bright citrus notes and a naturally sweet, smooth texture. Perfect for warm days or as a clean, fruity dessert.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves, then remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Place the strawberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt into a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
- Add the cooled simple syrup to the strawberry mixture and blend again until fully combined.
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove seeds.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours until very cold.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft sorbet consistency.
- Transfer the sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for 2 to 3 hours until firm before serving.
Notes
Add fresh mint leaves for a cooling variation.
Mix in raspberries for a deeper berry flavor.
Substitute part of the lemon juice with orange juice for a sweeter citrus note.
Add a small splash of vanilla extract for a smoother flavor.
Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1–2 weeks.
Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping if too firm.
To make without an ice cream maker, freeze in a shallow dish and stir every 30 minutes until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
