Oprah's Refreshing Strawberry Sorbet
A light and refreshing strawberry sorbet made with fresh strawberries, capturing the natural sweetness of summer. Ideal for a cooling dessert on warm days.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Freezer-safe container
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries fresh, hulled and halved
- ½ cup sugar or to taste
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish Optional
Instructions
Prepare the Strawberries:
- Wash, hull, and halve the strawberries. Place them in a blender or food processor.1 pound strawberries
Make the Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved, forming a simple syrup. Allow it to cool to room temperature.1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water
Blend the Ingredients:
- Add the cooled simple syrup and lemon juice to the strawberries in the blender. Blend until smooth and well-combined.1 tablespoon lemon juice
Strain (Optional):
- For an ultra-smooth texture, pour the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove seeds. Use a spoon or spatula to press the mixture through.
Freeze:
- Pour the strained mixture into a freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze for 2-3 hours, or until the sorbet is firm.
Serve:
- Scoop the strawberry sorbet into bowls or cones. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Notes
Adjust Sweetness: Depending on the ripeness of your strawberries, you may want to adjust the sugar level to taste.
Fruit Substitutions: Try mixing in other berries, like raspberries or blackberries, for a berry sorbet blend.
Storage: Store any leftover sorbet in an airtight container in the freezer. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping if it becomes too firm.
Fruit Substitutions: Try mixing in other berries, like raspberries or blackberries, for a berry sorbet blend.
Storage: Store any leftover sorbet in an airtight container in the freezer. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping if it becomes too firm.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
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