Description
This Creamy Sorbet with Fresh Peaches is a refreshing, naturally fruity dessert perfect for warm days. Made with ripe peaches, a simple syrup, and a hint of lemon juice, this sorbet is churned to creamy perfection and frozen to set. It’s light, smooth, and packed with bright peach flavor, ideal for serving as a cool treat or elegant dessert.
Ingredients
Syrup
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
Sorbet Base
- 3 cups peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Make Simple Syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and light corn syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil gently for about one minute, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare Peach Puree: Place the peeled and sliced peaches into a food processor or blender. Add the lemon juice, salt, and the cooled simple syrup. Blend the ingredients until completely smooth and free of lumps, which usually takes 1 to 2 minutes depending on the firmness of the peaches.
- Churn the Sorbet: Pour the peach mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer’s instructions—typically about 20 minutes until the sorbet attains a creamy texture.
- Freeze to Set: Transfer the churned sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for approximately 2 hours to allow it to firm up for easy scooping and serving.
Notes
- Peel peaches easily by blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transferring to ice water; the skins will slip off.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can pour the peach puree into a shallow container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals until firm.
- For extra brightness, adjust lemon juice to taste or add a splash of lime juice.
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture and sweetness.
- Store sorbet covered in the freezer for up to 1 week for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
