Description
This vibrant Blackberry Sorbet is a refreshing and naturally sweet frozen treat, bursting with fresh berry flavor and a hint of zesty lime. Made with simple ingredients like fresh blackberries, sugar, water, and lime juice, it’s perfect for a light dessert or palate cleanser, especially during warm weather.
Ingredients
Scale
Simple Syrup
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup water
Sorbet Base
- 1 lb blackberries
- 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice (adjust to taste; lemon juice can be substituted)
Instructions
- Make Simple Syrup: Place sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Warm gently while stirring occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves. Avoid boiling; just warm enough to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare Blackberry Puree: Thoroughly wash the blackberries. Transfer them to a blender or food processor and blend until the fruit is fully broken down. Pour the blended mixture through a fine strainer, pressing firmly to extract as much pulp as possible. Discard the seeds and any remaining solids.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the strained blackberry puree to the cooled simple syrup. Stir in the lime juice and mix well to combine all flavors evenly. Chill this mixture in the refrigerator for at least one hour, though overnight chilling is preferable for best flavor development and optimal texture.
- Churn Sorbet: Following your ice cream maker’s instructions, pour the chilled blackberry mixture into the machine. Churn for approximately 20 minutes until the sorbet reaches a soft-scoop consistency.
- Freeze to Firm Up: Transfer the sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for two to three hours or longer to firm up for storage. Before serving, allow the sorbet to sit at room temperature for a couple of minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
Notes
- This sorbet is delightfully sweet, smooth, and packed with intense berry flavor.
- Adjust lime juice amount to your preferred level of tartness.
- Allow enough chilling and freezing time for the best texture.
- Perfect as a refreshing dessert or palate cleanser.
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
