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Strawberry Sorbet Recipe

4.7 from 107 reviews

This refreshing Strawberry Sorbet is a simple, homemade frozen dessert made with fresh or frozen strawberries, a homemade simple syrup, and a splash of lemon juice. It’s naturally sweet, tart, and utterly delightful, perfect for a light treat or to cool off on warm days. The recipe requires no ice cream maker, just a blender and freezer.

Ingredients

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Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 cups water

Sorbet Base

  • 5 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, cleaned and quartered (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or lime juice)

Instructions

  1. Prepare strawberries: Rinse the strawberries thoroughly under cold water, then quarter each berry to ensure easy blending and even freezing.
  2. Make simple syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the water and sugar just to a boil. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely, then remove the pan from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
  3. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooled simple syrup with the lemon juice and the prepared strawberries, stirring until well combined.
  4. Blend ingredients: Pour the mixture into a blender or food processor, working in small batches if necessary, and blend until the mixture is completely smooth with no large chunks remaining.
  5. Freeze sorbet: Transfer the blended mixture into a freezer-safe container. Cover tightly and freeze overnight or for at least 6 hours until firm but scoopable.
  6. Store leftovers: Store any leftover sorbet in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks for best quality.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, you can strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve before freezing to remove seeds.
  • If the sorbet is too hard after freezing, let it sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping.
  • You can substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a slightly different citrus taste.
  • Using frozen strawberries instead of fresh will work well and can simplify preparation.
  • Adjust sugar quantity to taste depending on the sweetness of the strawberries.

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