Fresh Berry Sorbet
Fresh Berry Sorbet
Ingredients
For the Sorbet
- 4 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen (thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely. This is your simple syrup.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a blender or food processor, combine the mixed berries, cooled simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and salt. Blend until very smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
For an extra smooth sorbet, pass the berry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard any seeds or pulp left in the sieve.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the berry mixture for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled. This is crucial for proper churning.
⏱️ 120 min
- 5
Pour the chilled berry mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually for 20-30 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
⏱️ 30 min
- 6
Transfer the sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-4 hours, or until firm, before serving. For best results, let it soften at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.
⏱️ 90 min
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Fresh Berry Sorbet
Ingredients
For the Sorbet
- 4 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen (thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely. This is your simple syrup.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a blender or food processor, combine the mixed berries, cooled simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and salt. Blend until very smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
For an extra smooth sorbet, pass the berry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard any seeds or pulp left in the sieve.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the berry mixture for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled. This is crucial for proper churning.
⏱️ 120 min - 5
Pour the chilled berry mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually for 20-30 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
Transfer the sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-4 hours, or until firm, before serving. For best results, let it soften at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.
⏱️ 90 min