Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of our Fresh Cherry Sorbet, a delightful frozen dessert that highlights the luscious flavor of ripe cherries. Perfect for summer gatherings or a simple afternoon treat, this sorbet is both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying. Using either fresh or frozen cherries, you can whip up this vibrant and fruity delight in no time! With a zesty hint of lime and natural sweetness, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that’s sure to impress your friends and family. Get ready to enjoy a cool, creamy scoop that captures the essence of summer in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups pitted cherries (about 2 lbs)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare your ice cream maker by freezing the base for at least 24 hours.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat until dissolved; set aside to cool.
- Pit the cherries using a cherry pitter.
- Blend the pitted cherries with half of the simple syrup, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl.
- Use the egg float test to check sugar levels; adjust if necessary with more syrup.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for one hour.
- Churn in your ice cream maker until soft-serve consistency is reached.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2-4 hours until firm.
- Let sit for a few minutes before scooping to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg