Description
A refreshing and simple Strawberry Sorbet with fresh mint, perfect for a light dessert made with just strawberries, sugar, water, and mint leaves.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pints strawberries
- 2 large sprigs fresh mint
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash the strawberries thoroughly to remove any dirt. Hull them by removing the green tops and discard the stems.
- Prepare the Mint: Separate the mint leaves from the stems, discarding the stems.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the strawberries, sugar, mint leaves, and water. Puree the mixture until smooth and consistent.
- Freeze the Mixture: Pour the puree into your ice cream or sorbet maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the sorbet is firm.
- Serve or Store: Serve the sorbet immediately for a soft texture or transfer to a freezer-safe container to store in the freezer until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use organic strawberries if possible for better flavor and sweetness.
- Wash strawberries by soaking in cold water twice, once before and once after hulling, to ensure thorough cleaning.
- Store any leftover sorbet in the freezer for up to one month.
- To serve frozen sorbet later, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
