Description
This refreshing homemade strawberry sorbet is a simple, naturally sweet frozen dessert made with fresh or frozen strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Perfect for a light, fruity treat on warm days, it requires minimal ingredients and just a bit of freezing time to achieve a smooth, icy texture.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh or frozen strawberries (thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Hull the fresh strawberries by removing the green tops and stems. If using frozen strawberries, allow them to thaw for a few minutes to soften.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water to achieve a pourable consistency.
- Freeze Mixture: Pour the strawberry mixture into a shallow dish or loaf pan. Place it in the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours or until the sorbet is firm to the touch.
- Fluff and Serve: Once frozen, use a fork to scrape and fluff up the sorbet, breaking any ice crystals to create a smooth texture. Scoop into serving dishes and enjoy your homemade strawberry sorbet!
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries when in season for the best flavor, but frozen are a great alternative year-round.
- You can adjust the sugar level depending on the sweetness of your strawberries and your taste preference.
- For an even smoother texture, blend the sorbet again after scraping before serving.
- Serve immediately after fluffing for best texture; store leftovers in the freezer and re-fluff before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
