Description
A refreshing and vibrant blackberry sorbet that is sweet, smooth, and packed with natural berry flavor. This easy-to-make frozen dessert combines fresh blackberries with a simple sugar syrup and zesty lime juice, churned to a soft-scoop consistency and then frozen for a perfect summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Syrup
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup water
Fruit Base
- 1 lb blackberries
- 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice (or more/less to taste, can also use lemon)
Instructions
- Make the Sugar Syrup: Place the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Warm gently, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely. Avoid boiling; once dissolved, remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the Blackberry Puree: Wash the blackberries thoroughly. Transfer them to a blender or food processor and blend until thoroughly broken down. Press the puree through a fine strainer, extracting as much pulp as possible while discarding the seeds and solids.
- Combine Ingredients and Chill: Add the strained blackberry puree to the cooled sugar syrup, then stir in the lime juice. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly. Refrigerate the mixture for at least an hour or preferably overnight to chill thoroughly.
- Churn the Sorbet: Following the instructions for your ice cream maker, pour the chilled blackberry mixture into the machine. Churn for about 20 minutes or until achieving a soft-scoop texture.
- Freeze and Serve: Transfer the churned sorbet to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for at least 2-3 hours until firm for longer storage. Before serving, allow the sorbet to sit for a few minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
Notes
- This vibrant sorbet is naturally sweet and smooth, bursting with intense blackberry flavor.
- The lime juice adds a refreshing brightness that complements the sweetness perfectly.
- Chilling the mixture thoroughly before churning improves texture and flavor development.
- For a stronger citrus note, you can substitute lime juice with fresh lemon juice.
- Ensure the puree is strained well to achieve a silky smooth sorbet without seeds.
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
