When the fragrance of strawberries snaked its way from the other side of the kitchen, I knew it was time to make a simple recipe that would highlight the berries' natural sweetness. Three ingredients - strawberries, sugar and lemon juice - are all that is needed to make this refreshing sorbet. This is the dessert that you want waiting in the freezer as you relax on the patio, tending the grill and watching the kids run through the sprinklers.
Adjust the amount of sugar in this recipe according to the sweetness of the strawberries you are using. If you wish, start with a little less sugar, then taste the mixture after pureeing. If it needs more sugar, you can add more at that time.
The recipe:
In a medium bowl, stir together strawberries and sugar. Let the strawberries rest for 15 minutes to release the juices (macerate).
Place strawberries and the juices, and lemon juice in a blender. Puree until the mixture is smooth.
Set fine mesh sieve over the bowl, pour in the strawberry puree and press the juices through the sieve. Discard the solids left in the sieve. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Pour strawberry puree into ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions.
Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 3 to 4 hours. Serve.
Other sorbet recipes:
Mango & Lime Sorbet
Orange Cantaloupe Sorbet
Printable Recipe
Easy Strawberry Sorbet Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar or more/less depending on sweetness of fruit
- 5 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together strawberries and sugar. Let the strawberries rest for 15 minutes to release the juices (macerate).
- Place strawberries and the juices, and lemon juice in a blender. Puree until the mixture is smooth.
- Set fine mesh sieve over the bowl, pour in the strawberry puree and press the juices through the sieve. Discard the solids left in the sieve. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Pour strawberry puree into ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 3 to 4 hours. Serve.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
Oh yum! I'm on the lookout for good recipes to try so thanks for this! Just got an ice cream maker so I need to get to work haha.
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Have fun with that ice cream maker. You're going to be hooked!
Michelle @ Brown Eyed Baker
This looks beautiful! So easy and fresh!
Parsley Sage
Lovely sorbet. Just what we need to help us survive the heat wave that's currently ruining my lawn! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Ugh, I'm sorry to hear about the heat. Let's hope you (and your lawn) get some relief soon.
Jenny Flake
Look at that gorgeous color. I would have this eaten in seconds 🙂 Lovely!!
RavieNomNoms
Oh my goodness! The color is just fantastic!! Thanks so much for sharing this
Asiya @ Chocolate & Chillies
This looks so refreshing and easy. Is there any alternate way to making it without an ice cream maker?
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Asiya, you can't get the same texture without an ice cream maker. However, you could use the same recipe to make a really nice granita (more of a shaved ice look). Pour the mixture into a metal baking pan and place in freezer. Scrape with a fork every 30 minutes until the mixture is frozen. You can make this up to 3 days ahead.
Amanda
Actually, I've found that a stick blender or food processor will get you the same results! Just, as Dara suggested, put the mixture into a metal baking pan. Rather than scrape with a fork, wait until it starts to freeze hard and use a stick blender on it. Or scrape up chunks and blend, or put them through you food processor. Just repeat a couple times until the texture is how you like it!
It helps that I usually use gelatin or a little cassis liqueur to soften my sorbets I think? Either way, I've used this method several times when I don't have my ice cream maker ready (or didn't have one!) with and without gelatin or liqueur.
Kate@Diethood
I can't wait for that summer heat so I can whip up this lovely dessert! Refreshing, delicious, easy... love it!
Lauren@LittleYellowKitchen
This is such a simple recipe! I love it. It's supposed to be hot this weekend so I'm putting it on the to-make list for sure 🙂
shelly (cookies and cups)
This looks so summery and fun! 3 ingredients works for me!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
You have to love desserts that only require a few ingredients and little effort.
Vicki @ WITK
This looks simple and perfect! (Add in some whole milk and you've got the gelato I made a few weeks ago! 🙂 ) Beautiful pictures really highlight this treat!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Your gelato sounds great, Vicki. I'll check it out.