Description
Cool strawberry sorbet delivers pure summer refreshment with minimal ingredients and simple technique. Chefs can easily craft this delightful dessert that delights palates and provides sweet, light satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (5 cups) strawberries, fresh or frozen, cleaned and quartered
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups water
- 2 tbsps lemon juice or lime juice
Instructions
- Preparation: Rinse strawberries thoroughly, slice into uniform quarters to ensure smooth blending and consistent texture.
- Syrup Creation: Combine water and sugar in a saucepan, heat on medium-high while stirring until sugar dissolves completely, creating a transparent liquid. Allow syrup to cool to room temperature, preventing crystallization.
- Mixture Development: Blend cooled syrup with lemon juice and strawberry segments in a large mixing bowl, creating a vibrant crimson mixture. Process in a high-powered blender until achieving a silky, homogeneous puree.
- Freezing Process: Pour the smooth mixture into a freezer-safe container, distributing evenly to guarantee consistent freezing. Place in freezer for 6-8 hours or overnight until fully solidified.
- Serving Technique: Remove sorbet from freezer, let rest briefly at room temperature for easy scooping. Optional: Garnish with fresh strawberry slices for an elegant presentation. Transfer any remaining sorbet to an airtight container, preserving freshness for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Strawberry Selection: Choose ripe, deep red strawberries at peak season for maximum sweetness and intense flavor.
- Sugar Syrup Technique: Stir constantly while heating to prevent burning and ensure smooth, transparent syrup without crystallization.
- Blending Precision: Process in small batches to achieve ultra-smooth texture, avoiding lumpy or uneven consistency.
- Freezing Pro Tip: Cover surface with plastic wrap before freezing to prevent ice crystals and maintain sorbet’s silky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg