I did a lot of research and read through several recipes on how to make sorbet and they all varied from techniques to ingredients. After having a good understanding the basics to make sorbet, I decided to concoct my own recipe. Spoiler alert, it’s crazy easy!
THIS POST specifically is very informative on how to make tons of different sorbet flavors.
I wanted to make sorbet with only natural sugars so omitted granulated sugar or “simple syrup” i.e. sugar and water. My boys love ice cream, so I thought this would be a good way to trick them into eating fruit. 😂
I used mint from our herb garden. I hadn’t watered the garden in several days because of all the rain, so when I finally went out to check on the garden as well as grab some mint, I was shocked to see how much everything had grown. 😳
Enough about that. Let’s get to the recipe!
Ingredients
Watermelon (medium size)
1 lemon (juice only)
Fresh mint (optional)
Kitchen utensils
Food processor
Strainer/sifter
Wooden spoon
1 lb. loaf pan
Foil
Ice cream scoop
Once you have all your ingredients and utensils gathered follow the steps below.
Step 1: Remove the rind and cut the watermelon into cubes.
Step 2: Put the cubed watermelon and fresh lemon juice into the food processor and purée until smooth. I added a few sprigs of fresh mint as well, but that is completely optional.
Step 3: Place the strainer over a large mixing bowl and pour the purée into the strainer. Doing this removes any seeds or chunks from the mix.
Step 4: Pour the contents from the mixing bowl into a loaf pan. Cover with foil and put in the freezer overnight.
Step 5: Take the loaf pan from the freezer and let it set for a few minutes to loosen up the sorbet.
Step 6: Using an ice cream scoop (I love THIS ONE), scoop the sorbet from the loaf pan and put into the food processor for a few seconds. This is the food process I use and I love it!
Funny story about the food processor. Last year on our 4th wedding anniversary, this food processor was my gift from my hubby. I’ll be real honest, I was not the happiest of happy. 😑 But honestly, I am so glad he got it for me! I have used it countless times and is a staple when I bake. Now we laugh about it. BUT for all you married men out there, don’t buy your wife a food processor as an anniversary gift. 😂 Ok, back to the recipe.
Step 7: Pour the sorbet back into the loaf pan and enjoy!
I served the sorbet in these cute jadeite dessert bowls from the Hearth and Hand line at Target and garnished with fresh mint.
And that’s a wrap! I hope you enjoyed my post. My goal has always been to inspire and encourage others, so I hope that shows.
Until next time. Xo
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