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Fresh Strawberry Sorbet

Fresh Strawberry Sorbet
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Fresh Strawberry Sorbet is a light, refreshing, and naturally sweet frozen dessert that captures the pure essence of ripe strawberries. Perfect for hot days, this vegan and gluten-free sorbet is easy to make with simple ingredients and delivers a smooth, icy texture balanced by bright lemon juice and subtle sweetness. Ideal as a dessert, snack, or palate cleanser, it offers a vibrant fruity flavor that cools and delights.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and sliced
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Optional Ingredients

  • Mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberries: Rinse and hull about 4 cups of fresh strawberries, then slice them to ensure even blending. Using ripe, fragrant strawberries is essential for the best flavor.
  2. Make the Simple Syrup: Combine 1 cup of water and 3/4 cup of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves completely. Let it cool to room temperature before use.
  3. Blend the Ingredients: Place the sliced strawberries, cooled simple syrup, and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice into a blender. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed for consistent texture.
  4. Strain for a Smooth Texture: Pass the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp. This step ensures a silky finished sorbet.
  5. Chill the Mixture: Refrigerate the strained mixture for at least 2 hours to thoroughly chill. Well-chilled base will freeze more evenly, improving texture.
  6. Freeze in an Ice Cream Maker: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes, until it reaches a soft sorbet consistency.
  7. Firm Up and Serve: Transfer the sorbet into an airtight container and freeze for an additional 2 hours to firm up, then scoop and enjoy your fresh strawberry sorbet!

Notes

  • Use ripe strawberries for the best natural sweetness and color.
  • Don’t skip straining to remove seeds for a smooth texture.
  • Chill the mixture before churning to avoid icy, grainy sorbet.
  • Invest in a quality ice cream maker for ideal texture, though it’s optional.
  • Adjust the sugar amount to balance sweetness depending on berry ripeness.

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Keywords: strawberry sorbet, vegan dessert, gluten free dessert, fruit sorbet, summer dessert, refreshing frozen treat

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