Homemade Strawberry Sorbet
This homemade strawberry sorbet is simple to make and very refreshing.
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds whole fresh strawberries (3 pints)
- 1 3/4 cups sugar (could be reduced to 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- pinch of salt
- sliced strawberries for garnishing
- mint leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- Wash strawberries and let them dry. In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine sugar and water and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Let it cool to room temperature. Add lemon juice and salt and stir.
- Place strawberries and syrup in a large bowl and using an immersion blender blend until smooth. Alternatively work in batches and blend in a blender.
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Cool in an ice bath or in the fridge.
- Following the directions of your ice cream maker, freeze sorbet until it resembles soft serve ice cream. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.
- Scoop sorbet into small bowls and garnish with mint leaves.
Notes
Serving size is 1/4 cup.
Recipe makes 2 pints.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 43.1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg