Smooth and intense strawberry sorbet. This recipe uses just four ingredients and can be made with an ice cream machine or a food processor.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Chill Time 8 hourshours
Equipment
food processor
Ingredients
600gfarm fresh strawberriesvery red with a strong flavor (they can be on the softer side), don’t use conventional berries from the store as those do not have good flavor and won’t yield a flavorful sorbet
120g or ½ cup water
100g or ½ cup sugar
2tablespoonsgolden or corn syrup
Juice of a small lemon
Instructions
*If you’d like to use an ice cream machine to churn the sorbet, see the above section titled Option to Churn the Strawberry Sorbet for directions.
Prep the Berries
Wash the berries in a sieve with cold water. Spread the berries on paper towels or a flour sack to dry. Once dry, remove the green bits and if the berries are big, slice in half.
Set the berries in the freezer for at least 8 hours before making the sorbet. The berries will be fine for 2-3 months in the freezer if you are prepping this for later in the year.
Make the Syrup
Place the water, sugar, golden or corn syrup in a small pot. Set it over medium heat, stir once warm, and cook until steaming, and the sugar has dissolved. Pour into a heat safe bowl to cool.
Make the Sorbet
Set the frozen berries in a food processor. Pour the cooled syrup over the berries and add a pinch of salt and the juice of a small lemon. Pure the mixture on high until smooth. Pour into a freezer safe, airtight container. Freeze for 8 hours before serving. The sorbet will keep well for about two weeks.