Description
This Peach Sorbet recipe offers a refreshing, fruity dessert perfect for hot summer days. Made with ripe peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and optional vanilla or mint, it’s a cool treat that’s easy to prepare and wonderfully smooth. Enjoy the natural sweetness and vibrant flavor of peaches in this light, homemade sorbet.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups sliced ripe peaches (about 5 medium peaches), peeled and pitted
- â…“ cup granulated sugar (adjust based on sweetness of peaches)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: If using fresh peaches, peel and slice them. To peel easily, blanch peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer them to an ice bath; the skins will slip off effortlessly.
- Blend ingredients: Add the peeled peach slices, sugar, lemon juice, and water to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Optional straining: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a freezer-safe container if you want an extra smooth sorbet texture.
- Freeze the mixture: Freeze the container for 3 to 4 hours. Stir once or twice during the first hour to break up ice crystals to maintain smoothness. Allow it to freeze until firm.
- Serve: Before serving, let the sorbet sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop and enjoy your refreshing peach sorbet.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sugar according to the natural sweetness of your peaches.
- Adding vanilla extract or fresh mint can enhance the flavor with subtle notes.
- Stirring the sorbet during the initial freezing stage prevents ice crystals and keeps the texture smooth.
- To peel peaches easily, blanching followed by an ice bath works best.
- This sorbet is best consumed within a week for optimal freshness and flavor.
