Homemade Strawberry Sorbet
A refreshing and naturally sweet Homemade Strawberry Sorbet made from fresh strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water. This dairy-free and vegan dessert is perfect for hot days or as a light palate cleanser, offering a smooth, icy texture bursting with authentic strawberry flavor.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending and Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free
Primary Ingredients
- 500g fresh strawberries, rinsed and hulled
- 150g granulated sugar
- 240ml water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Optional Ingredients
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Prep the Strawberries: Rinse fresh strawberries thoroughly, remove the stems, and cut into halves or quarters for even blending.
- Make the Simple Syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water and granulated sugar. Stir until sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine prepared strawberries, cooled simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice. Blend until smooth and bright pink with no chunks.
- Strain the Mixture: Pour the strawberry puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp, pressing gently with a spatula for a silky smooth texture.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate the strawberry mixture for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly, which helps with even freezing.
- Freeze in an Ice Cream Maker: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (approximately 20-30 minutes) until a soft-serve consistency is reached.
- Firm Up the Sorbet: Transfer churned sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for 2-3 hours to achieve a firmer texture suitable for scooping.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet strawberries for the best natural flavor.
- Strain the mixture to remove seeds for a smoother texture.
- Chill the sorbet base well before churning to improve texture.
- Use a dedicated ice cream maker for best results; freezer-only methods may produce icy sorbet.
- Adjust sugar quantity after tasting to fit your sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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