Description
This refreshing blackberry sorbet is sweet, smooth, and bursting with vibrant berry flavor. Made with fresh blackberries, a simple sugar syrup, and a touch of lime juice, it’s a perfect frozen treat for warm days or any time you crave a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Syrup
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup water
Fruit Mixture
- 1 lb blackberries
- 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Make the sugar syrup: Place the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally to dissolve the sugar completely without boiling. Once the sugar is fully dissolved, remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the blackberry puree: Wash the blackberries thoroughly. Blend them using a blender or food processor until the fruit is broken down. Press the blended mixture through a fine strainer, extracting as much pulp as possible while discarding seeds and solids.
- Combine ingredients: Add the strained blackberry puree to the cooled sugar syrup. Stir in the lime juice, mixing thoroughly to combine. Chill this mixture in the refrigerator for at least one hour to ensure it’s very cold; overnight chilling is ideal.
- Churn the sorbet: Pour the chilled blackberry mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-scoop consistency, typically about 20 minutes.
- Freeze to firm up: Transfer the sorbet to a container and freeze for at least two to three hours until firm enough to scoop. Before serving, let it soften slightly at room temperature for easier scooping.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, be sure to press the blackberry puree well to remove all seeds.
- If you prefer a more tart sorbet, adjust the lime juice to taste.
- You can substitute lemon juice for lime juice if desired.
- Use fresh blackberries for the best flavor, but frozen can be used if fresh are unavailable, thawing them first.
- This sorbet is naturally dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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
