Stone Fruit Sorbet is a refreshing dairy-free frozen dessert made with ripe peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, or cherries blended into a smooth and flavorful summer treat.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:4 hours 25 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Ingredients
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6 cups mixed stone fruit, pitted and chopped
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Wash, pit, and chop the stone fruits.
Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and heat until dissolved.
Allow the simple syrup to cool completely.
Blend the fruit until smooth.
Add lemon juice and cooled syrup to the fruit puree.
Blend again until fully combined.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve if a smoother texture is desired.
Chill the mixture for at least 2 hours.
Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions.
Transfer to a freezer-safe container.
Freeze for 2-4 hours until firm.
Allow to soften slightly before serving.
Notes
Use very ripe fruit for maximum sweetness.
Peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, and cherries all work well.
Adjust sugar according to fruit sweetness.
Fresh lemon juice enhances flavor.
Store in an airtight container.
Freeze for up to 2 months.
Allow sorbet to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.
Mint or basil can be added for extra freshness.
Blend thoroughly for a smooth texture.
Can be made without an ice cream maker using periodic stirring during freezing.