Description
This Easy Strawberry Sorbet recipe is a refreshing, naturally sweetened frozen treat made with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for a healthy dessert or snack, this sorbet requires no cooking and can be enjoyed immediately as soft serve or frozen for a firmer texture. Using frozen strawberries and maple syrup, it delivers vibrant berry flavor with a hint of lemon and optional vanilla for extra depth.
Ingredients
Scale
Frozen Fruit
- 3 cups frozen strawberries
Sweeteners & Flavorings
- 2–4 tablespoons maple syrup (or preferred sweetener, to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: A small pinch of salt
Instructions
- Blend the Ingredients: Add frozen strawberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and any optional vanilla extract or salt into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides to ensure even blending.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the sorbet mixture and add more maple syrup if needed, depending on the ripeness and tartness of your berries, then blend again briefly to combine.
- Serve Soft or Freeze: For a soft-serve texture, enjoy immediately. Otherwise, transfer the sorbet to a container and freeze for 1 to 2 hours until it firms up to your desired consistency.
- Scoop and Enjoy: When ready to serve, allow the sorbet to sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to soften slightly for easy scooping. Serve and enjoy your fresh homemade strawberry sorbet!
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries before freezing for the best flavor.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey, agave, or sugar depending on dietary preferences.
- For a vegan or dairy-free dessert, this recipe is naturally suitable.
- Adjust lemon juice based on your taste preference; it brightens the sorbet’s flavor.
- If the mixture is too thick to blend, add a tablespoon of water or juice to help blend smoothly.
