Fresh Cherry Sorbet
This Fresh Cherry Sorbet is light, smooth, fruity, and naturally dairy-free. Fresh cherries, lime juice, and simple syrup create a refreshing frozen dessert with bold cherry flavor.
Equipment
- Ice Cream Maker For the smoothest texture
- Blender or food processor For blending the cherry mixture
- Fine mesh sieve For straining the sorbet base
- Saucepan For making simple syrup
- Freezer-safe container For storing the sorbet
Ingredients
- 4 cups pitted fresh cherries, about 2 pounds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 tsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Freeze the ice cream maker bowl for at least 24 hours before starting.
- Add sugar and water to a saucepan. Heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Then let the simple syrup cool completely.
- Add cherries, 1/2 cup simple syrup, lime juice, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve. Discard the solids.
- Check sweetness with the egg-float test. Add more simple syrup if needed. Then taste and add extra lime juice if desired.
- Cover the sorbet base and chill for 1 hour.
- Churn in an ice cream maker until the mixture reaches a soft-serve texture, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 2 to 4 hours, or until firm. Let sit briefly before scooping.
Notes
Use ripe cherries for the best flavor. Chill the sorbet base before churning for a smoother texture. Store in the freezer for up to 1 month. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.