Take advantage of in-season fruit!
It’s summer fruit season! When you have an abundance of summer fruits in your kitchen, sorbets are definitely the answer. You don’t even really need a recipe — just a basic template to follow, and some creativity. Mix your favorite fruits and flavors — yup, we’re making all of these this summer! Let me show you just how easy homemade sorbets can be with this step-by-step recipe.
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Fruit Sorbet
It’s summer fruit season! When you have an abundance of summer fruits in your kitchen, sorbets are definitely the answer. You don’t even really need a recipe — just a basic template to follow, and some creativity.
Ingredients
8 ounces of fruit of choice (cut into bite-sized or 1 1/2-inch cubes)
3-4 tablespoons maple syrup
A squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- If using fresh fruit, cut whole fruits into 1/2-inch cubes (except raspberries – they can be frozen whole).; Lay out fruit in a single layer on parchment paper-lined baking trays.
- Freeze fruits completely. Store in freezer bags.
- Weigh out 8 oz frozen fruit (~1 1/3 cup) and place in a small food processor or blender.
- Pulse to crush the fruit into small pieces, then add maple syrup 1 tbsp at a time, adjusting for preferred sweetness and texture.
- Add a squeeze of lemon (*omit for acidic fruits like pineapple) and run the blender for a few seconds to mix.; Serve immediately or store in the freezer until you’re ready.
Prep: 3 hours | Cook Time: 3 hours | Total: 6 hours
Yield: Makes 2 servings.Nutrition Information: 1 serving: Calories 150; Total Fat: 0.8g; Carbohydrates: 37g; Protein: 1g