Raspberry Sorbet: A Refreshing Burst of Summer Flavor
This Raspberry Sorbet is a vibrant, refreshing, and naturally dairy-free dessert made with just four ingredients—fresh raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water. It’s tart, sweet, and smooth, perfect for summer days or as a light, fruity end to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned, Freezing
- Cuisine: Vegan, American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture simmers. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- In a blender, combine raspberries and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- Mix the strained puree with the cooled sugar syrup and chill in the refrigerator for 30–60 minutes.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions until soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
Notes
- Use frozen raspberries if fresh aren’t available—thaw first.
- Add a tablespoon of vodka or raspberry liqueur to improve texture.
- Steep mint in the syrup for a refreshing twist.
- Swap lemon juice for lime for a zesty variation.
- Can be made without an ice cream maker by stirring every 30 minutes while freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
