SIMPLY BLUEBERRY SORBET
Editor's note: This recipe is adapted from Gabrielle Carbone, coproprietor of The Bent Spoon ice cream parlor in Princeton, New Jersey. This recipe makes a luscious, blue-purple sorbet that's perfect for our red, white, and blue cake. It's a pretty simple recipe - the quality comes from fresh, organic berries picked at the height of their flavor. The quality of the water is important as well - if your water has a bad aftertaste, so will your sorbet - so we recommend using bottled. The optional egg white helps to stabilize, emulsify, and preserve the texture of the sorbet if you are going to keep it in your freezer for a few days. Also optional is straining. At the shop, we don't strain - we like to keep the fruit as close to its natural state as possible. But if you dislike bits of seeds in your sorbet, feel free to strain the base before chilling it.
Provided by Gabrielle Carbone
Categories Ice Cream Machine Berry Fruit Dessert Freeze/Chill Fourth of July Kid-Friendly Backyard BBQ Frozen Dessert Blueberry Summer Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and salt. Cook, stirring, until the sugar and salt have dissolved, about 3 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes.
- In a blender, purée the blueberries with the syrup and lemon juice until very smooth (you may need to divide this into several batches if your blender is not extra-large). If desired, strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother texture. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions. Add the egg white, if using, during the last 2 to 3 minutes of churning. If making the ice cream cake , immediately pack into the pan. Or store, tightly covered, in the freezer.
- Variation: Blueberry-pomegranate sorbet:
- Replace 1/4 cup of the water with pure pomegranate juice (we recommend either Pom Wonderful or Knudsen's 100% Pomegranate Juice).
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Joe Moschetti
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's my new favorite way to enjoy blueberries.
Bryan Tamez
[email protected]This sorbet is so delicious and refreshing. I will definitely be making it again.
Leonie Cuevas
[email protected]I made this sorbet for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
Diyal Dass
[email protected]This sorbet is the perfect way to use up leftover blueberries. I always have a few blueberries left over after making a pie or muffins, and this sorbet is the perfect way to use them up.
James Stallings
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of blueberries, but I loved this sorbet. The flavor was perfect.
Brian Tusiime
[email protected]This sorbet is so easy to make. I just threw everything in the blender and it was done in minutes.
Hassan Razzaq
[email protected]I love that this sorbet is made with all natural ingredients. It's a healthy and delicious treat.
azmat love
[email protected]This sorbet is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.
Sarfraz Sadiq
[email protected]I've made this sorbet several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer dessert.
Owen Paxton
[email protected]I made this sorbet with fresh blueberries from my garden and it was amazing. The flavor was incredible.
Paula Webb
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's my new go-to for a quick and easy summer treat.
Md Nazmul Hasan Nirob
[email protected]This sorbet is so versatile. I've served it as a dessert, a snack, and even a breakfast topping.
Brian Chau
[email protected]I love the natural sweetness of this sorbet. It's not too sweet, which I appreciate.
Trishan Shakya
[email protected]This sorbet is so creamy and smooth. It's the perfect texture.
Engr Mostafizar rahman
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is. I just threw everything in the blender and it was done in minutes.
Jazelle Rivera
[email protected]This was my first time making sorbet and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.
Welekazi Mpambani
[email protected]I made this sorbet for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so good.
Amber Lynn
[email protected]This sorbet was so refreshing and delicious! I loved the vibrant blueberry flavor. It was the perfect summer treat.