Source: Iuliia_n, AdobeStockBerry and fruit sorbets are especially good in hot weather – they are wonderfully refreshing, yet not as caloric as classic cream ice cream. Making sorbet at home doesn't require much effort or complex ingredients. Check out 20 of the best recipes in our selection!
1. Peach Sorbet with Honey
Source: vk.comYou can even use slightly overripe peaches.
You will need: 4 peaches, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Slice the peaches thinly, arrange them on parchment paper, and freeze for 4-6 hours. Afterward, put the peaches into a blender, add the honey and lemon juice, and blend until smooth. If the sorbet is too thick to blend, add a few tablespoons of water.
2. Mango Sorbet
Source: postila.ruOptionally, add a little sweetener or a pinch of chili pepper.
You will need: 500 g mango, 10 g ginger, 1 lime, 60 ml coconut milk.
Preparation: Peel and chop the mango. Place it on parchment paper and freeze until solid. Thinly slice the lime and ginger. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend the sorbet until smooth.
3. Strawberry Sorbet with Mint
Source: cookpad.comDuring strawberry season, this recipe is a real find.
You will need: 300 g strawberries, 50-80 g sugar, 1 lemon, 2 sprigs of mint.
Preparation: Roughly chop the strawberries, sprinkle them with sugar, pour in lemon juice and 30-40 ml of water. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes, add mint leaves, and blend everything until smooth. Pour the sorbet into a container and freeze until set. Stir several times during the freezing process.
4. Homemade Melon Sorbet
Source: cookpad.comFor this, you'll need the sweetest and ripest melon possible.
You will need: 1 kg melon, 1 tsp powdered sugar, 1 tsp lemon juice, 0.5 tsp lemon zest.
Preparation: Peel and cut the melon into small pieces. Freeze it until solid, then let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend the sorbet until smooth.
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5. Strawberry-Banana Sorbet with Yogurt
Source: dzen.ruTastier and healthier than any store-bought ice cream!
You will need: 200 g bananas, 200 g strawberries, 150 ml yogurt, 50 g powdered sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Peel and slice the bananas, remove the stems from the strawberries. Freeze the fruits and berries completely. Then let them thaw for about 10 minutes and put all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth and return the sorbet to the freezer for a short while.
6. Watermelon Sorbet
Source: AdobeStockYou can add a few more spoons of wine or port for a piquant touch.
You will need: 400 g watermelon flesh, 20 g honey, 50 g sugar, 100 ml water, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Heat the water and mix it with sugar and honey until dissolved. Put the chopped watermelon, sugar syrup, and lemon juice into a blender. Blend everything until smooth, pour into a container, and place in the freezer. Stir the sorbet completely several times during freezing.
7. Pear Sorbet with Cinnamon
Source: pinterest.comTo make this sorbet even more interesting, we suggest adding spices.
You will need: 700 g pears, 100 ml pear juice, 100 g sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, 0.5 tsp cinnamon, 0.3 tsp ground ginger.
Preparation: Peel and roughly chop the ripe pears. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour the mixture into a container, place in the freezer, and stir the sorbet every half hour until completely frozen.
8. Banana Sorbet with Chocolate
Source: youtube.comAn unusual sorbet that the whole family will love.
You will need: 800 g bananas, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 20 g lemon, 150 ml water, 2 tbsp honey, 30 g chocolate chips.
Preparation: Mix warm water and honey until dissolved. Peel and slice the bananas. Roughly chop the lemon flesh. Put all of this with honey and lemon juice into a food processor and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a container and freeze for 1 hour. Then add the chocolate chips, mix well, and return the sorbet to the freezer until solid.
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9. Cherry Sorbet
Source: dzen.ruJust three main ingredients – and so much pleasure!
You will need: 400 g cherries, 150 g sugar, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Pit the cherries. Add sugar and lemon juice, and blend everything until smooth. Freeze the sorbet for about 1 hour, then blend again and return to the freezer until completely set.
10. Homemade Kiwi Sorbet
Source: mirtesen.ruA little mint will add even more lightness and freshness to its taste.
You will need: 150 ml water, 100 g sugar, 8 kiwis, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Boil water, add sugar, and simmer the syrup until it thickens. Let it cool completely. Peel and mash the kiwis through a sieve, blend this puree with the sugar syrup and lemon juice. Freeze the sorbet for 1 hour, then blend again. Repeat this step 1-2 more times.
11. Apple Sorbet
Source: dzen.ruDepending on the apple variety you choose, the sorbet's taste will vary.
You will need: 5 apples, 120-150 g sugar, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar and simmer until dissolved, stirring. Finely chop the peeled apples. Blend them with the resulting syrup until smooth. Freeze the sorbet for 5-6 hours, stirring every hour.
12. Yellow Plum Sorbet
Source: pinterest.comSurprises and delights with a successful combination of ingredients.
You will need: 1 kg yellow plums, 320 ml water, 300 g sugar, 2 tbsp white sweet wine.
Preparation: Simmer the plums in boiling water until soft and mash through a sieve. Boil 320 ml of water with sugar, simmer for another 2-3 minutes after dissolving, and let the syrup cool. Mix all ingredients and freeze until completely solid. Before serving, let the sorbet soften slightly and blend with an immersion blender.
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13. Raspberry Sorbet with Basil
Source: food.inmyroom.ruSuitable for both regular and white raspberries.
You will need: 300 ml water, 150 g sugar, 1 kg raspberries, 15 basil leaves.
Preparation: Blend the raspberries into a puree. Strain it through a sieve if desired. Add basil leaves, blend again, and refrigerate the mixture overnight. Boil water with sugar, reduce this syrup until thick, and let it cool completely. Blend the raspberry puree with the syrup and freeze the sorbet until set. You can stir it several times during the process.
14. Pineapple Sorbet
Source: postila.ruFor better stabilization, you can add a few pinches of xanthan gum.
You will need: 250 g pineapple flesh, 80 g sugar, 160 ml water, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar and simmer the syrup for 5-7 minutes over low heat. Let it cool completely. Cut the pineapple flesh into cubes and freeze. Then put all ingredients into a blender, blend until smooth, and freeze the sorbet until set.
15. Apricot and Banana Sorbet
Source: livejournal.comThe best sorbet option for those with a sweet tooth. And completely sugar-free!
You will need: 300 g apricots, 150 g bananas, 2-3 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Pit the apricots, and peel and roughly chop the bananas. Freeze the fruits, then load them into a food processor, add honey, and blend the sorbet until smooth.
16. Homemade Currant Sorbet
Source: dzen.ruCurrants have such a distinct flavor that they don't require extra additions.
You will need: 300 g black or red currants, 70 ml water, 100 g powdered sugar.
Preparation: Sort the currants, add a little water, and blend until smooth. Add the remaining water and sugar, blend everything again, and pour into a container. Freeze the sorbet until solid, stirring it a couple of times during the process.
17. Cherry Sorbet
Source: postila.ruAn original recipe with cream and rum – a great dessert for a celebration.
You will need: 1.5 cups milk, 1 tbsp rum, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tbsp 30% cream, 3 cups pitted cherries, 1 cup sugar.
Preparation: Sprinkle cherries with sugar, bring to a boil, and simmer until soft. Let them cool completely, then blend. Add the remaining ingredients, blend everything together, and freeze the resulting sorbet overnight.
18. Lemon Sorbet
Source: ok.ruDefinitely a hit for lovers of sweet and sour desserts.
You will need: 6 lemons, 200-250 g sugar, 250 ml water.
Preparation: Zest the lemons and squeeze the juice. Boil water with sugar and simmer the syrup for 2-3 minutes, stirring. Add the zest and lemon juice, mix, and let cool completely. Refrigerate the mixture for several hours, then freeze for 1 hour. Afterward, blend the sorbet in a food processor and freeze for another 40 minutes. Repeat this process about 5 more times until completely set.
19. Blueberry Sorbet with Pomegranate Juice
Source: hgtv.comWhen serving, we recommend garnishing the finished sorbet with lemon zest and mint leaves.
You will need: 200 g blueberries, 1 cup pomegranate juice, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Mix pomegranate juice and sugar, add lemon zest and juice, then simmer this syrup over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Blend the blueberries until smooth. Mix the syrup and berry puree, freeze the sorbet until solid, and stir several times during the process.
20. Fig Sorbet
Source: pinterest.comThe sorbet that can impress even professional pastry chefs.
You will need: 500 g figs, 100 g sugar, 1/2 lemon, 100 ml white wine.
Preparation: Cut the figs, scoop out the flesh, and blend it. Add lemon juice, sugar, and white wine. Blend the mixture until smooth, pour into a container, and freeze. Blend the sorbet every 40 minutes until completely set.