Description
An refreshing strawberry lemon mint sorbet perfect for hot days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 6–8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1–2 drops mint extract (optional)
- lemon halves for serving
- extra mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- PREPARE THE SIMPLE SYRUP: Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves and the liquid turns clear, then remove from heat and allow it to cool completely.
- BLEND THE BASE: Add strawberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, mint leaves, and salt to a blender and process until the mixture becomes completely smooth and evenly combined.
- ADD SYRUP AND OPTIONAL MINT EXTRACT: Pour the cooled simple syrup into the blender and blend briefly to combine, then add 1–2 drops of mint extract if using and blend again, tasting carefully to avoid overpowering the fruit.
- TASTE AND ADJUST: Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or acidity by adding small amounts of sugar or lemon juice until the flavor is balanced with a gentle mint finish.
- STRAIN THE MIXTURE: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing gently to remove seeds and mint solids for a smoother texture.
- CHILL THE BASE: Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 1–2 hours until it is thoroughly chilled and slightly thickened.
- FREEZE THE SORBET: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions, or transfer to a shallow container and freeze, stirring every 30–45 minutes until the texture becomes smooth and scoopable.
- SCOOP AND SERVE: Scoop the sorbet into bowls or lemon halves and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Ensure to taste as you adjust sweetness and acidity for the best flavor.
- Extend the freezing time for a firmer texture if not using an ice cream maker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: blending, freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg