Make your own sorbet

Have you ever felt the urge to take your cooking skills to the next level and create the perfect sorbet , made with natural fruits and no additives? Making your own sorbet is a great way to spend hours working on culinary perfection, while enjoying food free of unnecessary additives. Whether you're an amateur chef or a seasoned professional, making sorbet is an easy technique to add to your culinary repertoire.

What is sorbet anyway?

Sorbet is a frozen dessert made with sweetened fruit juice, wine, or, in some cases, even spirits. Originating in the Middle East, sorbet has a long history dating back to ancient times. The base of a sorbet consists of fruit (fresh juice or purée), sugar, and water. This simple yet versatile dessert is ideal for warm summer days or as a refreshing appetizer during a multi-course meal.

How do you make sorbet?

Making sorbet is relatively simple and requires only a handful of ingredients. Start by choosing your fruit. Make sure it's ripe and full of flavor, as this will determine the final taste of your sorbet. Puree the fruit and add sugar water to sweeten it. The amount of sugar can vary depending on how sweet you like the fruit.

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Finally, add a little lemon juice to freshen the fruit and preserve its color. Once everything is well combined, chill the mixture and then use an ice cream maker to whip it into the characteristic light texture of a sorbet.

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How do you store sorbet?

Store the sorbet in a sealed container in the freezer. Sorbet can be kept in the freezer for up to two weeks, but as with everything, the fresher the better. Before serving, if the sorbet seems too firm, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes. This will soften it slightly and make it easier to scoop into balls.

Sorbet vs. ice cream

While both sorbet and ice cream are refreshing frozen desserts, the key difference is that ice cream contains milk or cream, while sorbet has a base of water and fruit juice, making it an excellent dairy-free and often fat-free option. Furthermore, sorbet tends to have a stronger fruit flavor because there's no dairy to soften that flavor.

Let's get started!

Now that you understand what sorbet is, how to make it, and how to store it, it's time to get cooking. Experiment with different fruits to discover new and exciting flavor combinations. Homemade sorbet is a delicious treat on a warm summer day, but it can also be an elegant dessert after a formal meal. Start making your sorbet today and discover the endless possibilities of this simple yet versatile dessert!