Description
Fresh cherry sorbet is a vibrant and refreshing summer dessert that captures the essence of sun-ripened cherries. With just four simple ingredients, this smooth and luscious sorbet is perfect for cooling off on hot days or impressing guests at gatherings. No ice cream maker is needed, making it an effortless treat to whip up any time you crave a sweet escape.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Wash cherries thoroughly, remove stems and pits.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water and sugar; stir until dissolved and slightly cooled.
- Blend pitted cherries, lemon juice, and simple syrup until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a container; freeze for about 2 hours until firm around edges.
- Stir with a fork to break up ice crystals; return to freezer for an additional hour.
- Serve in chilled bowls or cones with optional mint leaves or chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg