Description
A refreshing and naturally sweet Strawberry Sorbet infused with fresh mint, perfect for a light dessert or palate cleanser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pints strawberries
- 2 large sprigs fresh mint (leaves only)
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash the strawberries thoroughly and hull them by removing the green leafy tops and stems.
- Prepare Mint: Separate the mint leaves from the stems, using only the leaves for the sorbet.
- Blend Ingredients: Combine the hulled strawberries, mint leaves, sugar, and water in a blender. Puree the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Freeze Sorbet: Pour the puree into an ice cream or sorbet maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the sorbet is firm and ready to serve.
- Serve or Store: Serve the sorbet immediately for best texture, or store it in the freezer in an airtight container for up to one month. Allow it to soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving after storage.
Notes
- Use organic strawberries if possible for better flavor and sweetness.
- Wash strawberries by soaking them in cold water before and after hulling to remove dirt and debris.
- Leftover sorbet can be stored in the freezer for up to one month; soften slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
