Description

This refreshing Strawberry Sorbet recipe is a delightful frozen treat made from fresh or frozen strawberries, sugar, water, and a hint of lemon or lime juice. Perfectly smooth and naturally sweet, it’s an ideal dessert for warm days or any time you crave a light, fruity indulgence. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, this sorbet requires no ice cream maker and is ready in about 6 and a half hours.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
3 cups water
5 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, cleaned and quartered (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice

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Instructions

Prepare Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries thoroughly and quarter them. Set these aside to be used later.
Make Simple Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooled sugar syrup with the lemon or lime juice. Add the prepared strawberries to this mixture and stir well.
Blend the Mixture: Transfer the strawberry mixture in batches into a blender or food processor. Blend each batch until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform in texture.
Freeze the Sorbet: Pour the smooth strawberry mixture into a freezer-safe container. Cover it and freeze overnight or for at least 6 hours until the sorbet is firm and scoopable.

Notes

You can use fresh or frozen strawberries depending on availability; no need to thaw frozen berries before use.
Adjust the sugar amount according to your preference and the sweetness of strawberries.
Adding lemon or lime juice not only enhances flavor but also helps prevent crystallization for a smoother texture.
For best results, occasionally stir the sorbet during the freezing process if possible to improve texture, though this step is optional.
This sorbet is dairy-free and vegan-friendly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American