How to Make Raspberry Sorbet

Sorbet is It is a non-fat frozen dessert, made with sweetened ice and no dairy; it is similar to Water Ices but made with real fruit instead of imitation flavoring. Often, wine or liquor is added to prevent its freezing solid. Sorbet is commonly churned but it can easily be made without an ice cream maker with a powerful blender.

There are different ways to make sorbets at home. The main ingredient is the fruit. You can either use fresh fruit that you freeze for at least 8 hours or your favorite brand of frozen fruit. Blend the frozen fruit with sugar in the blender and serve immediately after for a freshly made iced dessert.

If you decide to freeze, you need to stir the mixture every twenty minutes until a finely crushed ice texture is achieved. You can also make sorbet by boiling crushed fruit and sugar to create a syrup. After letting the syrup to naturally cool down at room temperature, stir it in fruit juice, then place it in the freezer and stir the mixture as before. You can also add liquor or wine for a more grown-up flavor!

Learn about the history of sorbets

• It’s easy to make. You only need three ingredients
• No need for an ice cream machine; this is a no churn recipe
• It’s refreshing and pretty to look at
• You can freeze it and keep it in the freezer for a month

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• Prepare fresh raspberries in a tray, then put them in the freezer for up to 8 hours or overnight
• Alternatively, you can use frozen raspberries as seen in our recipe
• Once frozen, mix them with water in the blender and add lemon juice and sugar or the sweetener of your choice
• Eat immediately or freeze for a later day

FAQs about this Raspberry Sorbet

Can I use maple syrup or honey instead of sugar to make sorbet?

You can use the sweetener of your choice, no matter what you decide. The quantity depends on the sweetness level you want for your sorbet

Can I add milk to sorbet?

Sorbet does not contain milk. If you want to add milk, you will create a sherbet or ice cream instead and you will need a new recipe

Can I freeze the sorbet?

You can put the sorbet in a freezer-proof container for up to 5 hours until it has hardened. You can keep in the freezer for up to a month before it becomes too icy.

Can I add alcohol to the sorbet?

You can definitely add a couple of tablespoons of high alcohol content liquor. The lower freezing temperature of the alcohol keeps the sorbet from getting too icy. Just let your children now. This is a sorbet for grown-ups!

What other frozen desserts can I make?

There are so many frozen desserts you can make during the summer months and if you you like even during the winter. Read our article to learn about the history of sorbets and frozen desserts A short guide of frozen desserts: Sherbets, Sorbets, Shave Ice, Granita and Halo Halo

Can you make sorbet with an ice icecream maker?

You can but you will need a new recipe! Try this Cuisinart maker here

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