Description
This homemade Peach Sorbet is a refreshing and naturally sweet frozen dessert perfect for summer. Made with ripe peaches, a touch of honey or maple syrup, and a splash of lemon juice, it delivers bright, vibrant flavors with a smooth and icy texture. Dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free, this easy recipe is perfect for a light and healthy treat to cool you down on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base
- 4 cups ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
Sweeteners
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Cook the Peach Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped peaches, granulated sugar, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, and water. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the peaches soften and the sugar fully dissolves, creating a fragrant and slightly thickened mixture.
- Cool and Puree: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the peach mixture to cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and puree until completely smooth. For an ultra-smooth texture, strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp or fibrous bits.
- Chill the Puree: Place the pureed peach mixture into the refrigerator and chill until it’s fully cold, about 2 hours. This step improves the texture and makes it easier to churn later.
- Churn the Sorbet: Pour the chilled puree into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a thick, slushy consistency. This usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes depending on your machine.
- Freeze Until Firm: Transfer the churned sorbet into a freezer-safe container, cover it, and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm enough to scoop nicely.
Notes
- If you don’t own an ice cream maker, pour the chilled peach puree into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, stir the mixture thoroughly with a fork to break up ice crystals, repeating until the sorbet is firm and smooth.
- For added aroma and flavor depth, infuse fresh mint leaves into the peach mixture while it cooks. Remove the mint leaves before blending for a subtle herbal note.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste by varying the amount of honey or sugar depending on the ripeness of your peaches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
