Description
Indulge in the refreshing sweetness of homemade Peach Sorbet. This easy-to-make treat is bursting with the natural flavors of ripe peaches and a hint of citrus, perfect for cooling off on a hot day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
For the Sorbet:
- 4 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Blend Peaches: In a blender or food processor, puree peaches until smooth. Add lemon juice and simple syrup, blend until combined.
- Chill Mixture: For smoother texture, strain the mixture. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Churn Sorbet: Pour chilled mixture into an ice cream maker. Churn according to instructions until firm.
- Freeze and Serve: Transfer sorbet to a container, freeze for 2 hours. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freeze mixture in a dish, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or sugar if desired.
- For added flavor, blend in fresh mint or basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
