Description
A refreshing and vibrant blackberry sorbet made with fresh blackberries, lime juice, and a simple sugar syrup. This sorbet is naturally sweet, smooth, and packed with berry flavor, perfect for a light dessert or a cooling treat on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Syrup
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup water
Fruit Base
- 1 lb blackberries
- 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Make the sugar syrup: Place the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Warm while stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not let it simmer. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the blackberry puree: Wash the blackberries thoroughly. Blend them in a blender or food processor until the fruit is well broken up. Press this mixture through a fine strainer to extract as much juice and pulp as possible, discarding the seeds and solids.
- Combine and chill: Mix the strained blackberry puree with the cooled sugar syrup and lime juice. Stir well to combine. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight for best flavor and coldness.
- Churn the sorbet: Following your ice cream maker’s instructions, pour the chilled mixture into the ice cream maker. Churn for about 20 minutes or until the sorbet reaches a soft-scoop consistency.
- Freeze until firm: Transfer the churned sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for at least 3 hours to firm up for longer storage. Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
Notes
- This sorbet is naturally dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
- You can substitute lemon juice for lime juice if preferred.
- Ensure the sugar syrup is completely cooled before mixing with the fruit puree to avoid melting the sorbet base.
- Use ripe blackberries for the best natural sweetness and vibrant flavor.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture in a shallow container and stir vigorously every 30 minutes until firm to mimic churning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
