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Homemade Sorbet Recipe
5 from 9 votes

Homemade Sorbet Recipe

Homemade Sorbet is a healthy yet super simple recipe that can be made in so many ways. You can either use frozen fruit or fruit juice, mix it with a simple syrup and citrus juice, then freeze in a pan.

Prep Time
5 mins
Freezing Time:
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 261 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

Sorbet with Frozen Fruit
  • 16 oz. Fruit chunks, frozen
  • ¼-½ cup agave nectar honey, or simple syrup*
  • 1 Tbsp. lime juice freshly squeezed, or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. lemon or lime, zest
  • mint for serving, optional
Sorbet with Fruit Juices
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 ¼ cups juice lemon, lime, or orange
  • 2 tsp. lemon zest
  • mint for serving, optional

Instructions

To Make the Sorbet with Frozen Fruit:
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  1. Add the frozen fruit, ¼ cup sweetener, juice and zest to a large food processor or blender. Blend for a minute or two, scraping down the sides every 20-30 seconds, or until completely smooth and there are no visible chunks of fruit remaining. Add additional sweetener 1 tablespoon at a time, blending well after each addition, until your desired level of sweetness is reached.
  2. Transfer to a 9x5-inch metal loaf pan and spread it out using a spatula until it’s in an even layer.
  3. Freeze for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. Let sit at room temperature for 1-2 minutes before serving with a sprig of mint, if desired. Enjoy!
To Make the Sorbet with Fruit Juices:
  1. Simple Syrup: Add the sugar and water to a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, whisking occasionally, or until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature before using. You should end up with roughly 1 ¼ cups of simple syrup.
  2. Pour the lemon juice into a 9x5-inch metal loaf pan along with the simple syrup and zest. Whisk until combined and freeze for 3-4 hours, or until mostly firm.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a high speed blender or food processor and blend for 5-10 seconds, or until smooth. Avoid over blending to avoid heating it up too much.
  4. Pour the mixture back into the loaf pan and freeze for another 4 hours or up to overnight. Let sit at room temperature for a couple of minutes before serving with a sprig of mint, if desired.

Notes

  • For the sorbet with fruit juices: You can also use 1 ¼ cups agave nectar or honey instead of the simple syrup, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 261kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.04g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 263mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 60g (120%) Vitamin A 16IU (0%) Vitamin C 76mg (84%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261

% Daily Value*

Calories 261kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 263mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 60g 120%
Vitamin A 16IU 0%
Vitamin C 76mg 84%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.