Description
This vibrant blackberry sorbet is a refreshing, sweet treat bursting with fresh berry flavor and a hint of lime. Perfect for a light dessert or a palate cleanser, it combines a simple sugar syrup with pureed blackberries and lime juice, churned to creamy perfection in an ice cream maker.
Ingredients
Scale
Sugar Syrup
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup water
Fruit Base
- 1 lb blackberries
- 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Make Sugar Syrup: Place the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not let it simmer. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Prepare Blackberry Puree: Wash the blackberries thoroughly. Place them in a blender or food processor and blend until broken up well. Press the mixture through a fine strainer to extract as much pulp as possible, discarding seeds and solids.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the strained blackberry puree into the cooled sugar syrup. Mix in the lime juice and stir until well combined. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight, to ensure it is thoroughly chilled.
- Churn Sorbet: Pour the chilled blackberry mixture into your ice cream maker following the manufacturer’s instructions. Churn for about 20 minutes or until it reaches a soft-scoop consistency.
- Freeze Until Firm: Transfer the sorbet to a container and freeze for at least 2 to 3 hours to firm up for longer storage. Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, ensure to press the blackberry puree thoroughly through the strainer to remove all seeds.
- The lime juice can be adjusted to taste or substituted with lemon juice if preferred.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture in a shallow container, stirring every 30 minutes until firm to mimic churning.
- This sorbet is best enjoyed within a week of freezing for optimal freshness and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe (about 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
