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.
Lori @ RecipeGirl
I'll eat this just because it's beautiful! Gorgeous, in fact!
guava
It's a beautiful, warm and sunny day here on the West coast and this looks very inviting. In fact I can almost taste it just looking at the luscious pictures.
Donna
Wow. Must now dig out my ice cream maker!
Belinda @zomppa
I really think I just want to sneak into your backyard and have you adopt me for a night (or two).
megan {a dash of megnut}
i love how there's so few ingredients in sorbet. absolutely love the color of the strawberries as well! great recipe and pictures!
Rebecca @ How the Cookies Crumble
Wow! This sorbet looks fantastic right about now!! and I love your super cute dainty spoons!
Tracy
I love strawberry sorbet! It's time to get out the ice cream maker. 🙂
Shannon
Oh wow! I've been looking for sorbet recipes and I think I just found my first one to try. I just got an ice cream maker for Mother's Day and it's still sitting in the box. It's definitely time to get it out and start making yummy desserts like this one!!
Sukaina
I could do with a scoop of this (or two) as temps have soared to 40 degrees centi here.....and boy is it humid! Looks great Dara- look forward to seeing everyone's appetiser recipes next week!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Wow, is that ever warm! I hope things cool down for you, Sukaina. I'm excited to see everyone's appetizer recipes, too. Our Get Grillin' event should be fun!
Jodi@Garlic Girl
You know I love this one! And of course you know I'm going to ask if we can post to our California strawberry pages! Love your recipes Dara - and the photo is beautiful.
Jodi
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Yes, you can post it. Thanks!