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Strawberry Sorbet

Strawberry Sorbet

Delicious homemade strawberry sorbet, refreshing and perfect for hot days, made with fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Churning/Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • blender
  • Ice Cream Maker

Ingredients
  

Fruits

  • 2 quarts strawberries, washed (about 2 ½ pounds)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice to taste
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Remove tops from strawberries and purée in a blender or food processor until smooth. 2 quarts whole strawberries should yield 1 quart of purée. Add sugar and blend for 30 seconds. Add lemon and salt, blend to incorporate, and adjust to taste.
  • Strain purée and transfer to refrigerator; chill for 2 to 3 hours until very cold.
  • Churn sorbet in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Transfer sorbet to freezer to firm up for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Notes

You can scale this recipe up or down depending on your strawberry supply. The important ratios: 1 quart of whole strawberries (about 20 ounces) should yield 2 cups of purée. For every cup of strawberry purée, add ¼ cup sugar to ensure a smooth, scoopable sorbet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dessert, frozen treat, fruit dessert, sorbet, strawberry sorbet, Summer Treat
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