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Delicious homemade Strawberry Sorbet made with fresh strawberries and simple ingredients.

Strawberry Sorbet

A refreshing and easy-to-make strawberry sorbet that captures the essence of summer in a bowl without the heaviness of ice cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled Frozen strawberries can also be used.
  • 3/4 cup sugar Regular white sugar.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Fresh lemon juice enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 cup water Adjust as needed for blending.
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances strawberry flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon honey or corn syrup Use if the sorbet freezes too hard.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and hull the strawberries. Cut large ones in halves or quarters.
Making Syrup
  1. Dissolve sugar in a little water over low heat for 1-2 minutes, or skip this step if using powdered sugar.
Blending
  1. Add strawberries, lemon juice, and the sugar syrup (or sugar) to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Tasting and Adjusting
  1. Taste the mixture and add more lemon juice for brightness or more sugar if it’s too tart.
  2. Add more water one tablespoon at a time if the mixture is too thick to blend.
Freezing
  1. Pour the mixture into a shallow container, cover, and freeze.
  2. Stir it after 45 minutes and again after another 45 minutes to break up ice crystals.
  3. After 3 to 5 hours, it should be scoopable. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes if too hard.

Notes

Use ripe strawberries for optimal flavor. Chill the base before freezing if your kitchen is warm. Strain the mixture if you prefer a smoother texture.