Berry Lemonade Sorbet
A refreshing, tangy-sweet frozen dessert combining berries and zesty lemon—perfect for beating summer heat. Dairy-free, healthy, and packed with natural flavors and antioxidants.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Mixing bowls
- Ice cream maker (optional)
- Airtight freezer container
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups fresh or frozen berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or mixed
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 4-6 lemons
- 3/4 cup sugar or simple syrup adjust to taste
- 1 cup filtered water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon vodka or corn syrup optional, for texture
Instructions
- Macerate berries with 1/4 cup sugar for about 30 minutes to draw out juices.
- In a separate bowl, combine fresh lemon juice, simple syrup (or sugar dissolved in water), and a pinch of salt. Adjust sweetness as needed—mixture should taste slightly sweeter than desired because freezing dulls flavors.
- Blend macerated berries until smooth.
- Mix berry puree with lemon base thoroughly. Add vodka or corn syrup if using, to prevent ice crystals.
- Chill mixture in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before churning.
- Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until sorbet reaches a smooth, scoopable texture. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour mixture into a shallow container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals until fully frozen.
- Transfer sorbet to an airtight container, pressing plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent ice crystals. Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Before serving, let sorbet soften for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to scoop easily.
Notes
Substitute vodka with corn syrup if avoiding alcohol; both help create a smooth texture.
Adjust sweetness and tartness by adding more lemon juice or sugar to taste.
Try different berry combinations like strawberry lemonade, mixed berry lemonade, or raspberry lemonade for flavor variety.
For a fancy presentation, serve with fresh mint, lemon shortbread cookies, or float a scoop in prosecco.
Store sorbet in the coldest part of your freezer in an airtight container to maintain texture and flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSugar: 25g
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