Description
Fresh Cherry Sorbet is a refreshing frozen treat made with ripe cherries, simple syrup, lime juice, and salt. This light summer dessert delivers bold fruit flavor with smooth texture.
Ingredients
4 cups cherries, pitted (~2 lbs)
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
3 tsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
1. Freeze ice cream maker base 24 hours.
2. Make simple syrup by simmering sugar and water 3-5 minutes; cool.
3. Pit cherries.
4. Blend cherries, 1/2 cup syrup, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
5. Strain mixture through fine mesh sieve.
6. Perform egg float test and adjust sweetness if needed.
7. Chill mixture 1 hour.
8. Churn 15 minutes until soft-serve consistency.
9. Transfer to loaf pan and freeze 2-4 hours.
10. Let sit a few minutes before scooping and serving.
Notes
Use ripe cherries for best flavor.
Adjust lime juice to taste.
Cover surface with plastic wrap before freezing.