Description
Sweet summer Blackberry Bliss Sorbet delivers pure berry perfection with minimal ingredients. Fresh blackberries dance with subtle sugar notes, creating a refreshing dessert you can savor in moments of pure seasonal joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 4 cups (560 g) blackberries
Sweeteners:
- ½ to 1 cup (100 to 200 g) cane sugar
Liquids:
- 2½ cups (600 ml) water
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash fresh blackberries under cool running water, ensuring all dirt and debris are removed.
- Transfer blackberries to a high-powered blender and add water and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth and uniform in texture.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer over a clean bowl and carefully pour the puréed mixture through it, using a silicone spatula to press and extract all liquid while separating out the seeds.
- Pour the strained blackberry juice into a medium saucepan and add granulated sugar.
- Whisk the juice and sugar together until initially combined, then place the saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce the heat to create a gentle simmer.
- Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sugar crystals completely dissolve and integrate with the juice.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and transfer the liquid to a clean, shallow container.
- Refrigerate the blackberry mixture for approximately 2 to 3 hours, or until thoroughly chilled and temperature is below 40°F (4°C).
- If using an ice cream maker, pour the chilled mixture into the machine and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions, typically 20 to 25 minutes.
- For those without an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe pan and place in the freezer.
- Once the mixture is frozen, break into smaller chunks and purée in a blender or food processor until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Transfer the sorbet to a freezer-safe container and allow to set for an additional 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Perfectly ripe blackberries guarantee the most vibrant and intense flavor for this refreshing summer dessert.
- Straining the purée removes pesky seeds, ensuring a silky-smooth sorbet texture that glides on your palate.
- Cooking the sugar syrup helps dissolve the sugar completely and creates a more stable frozen dessert.
- Chilling the mixture thoroughly before freezing prevents ice crystals and promotes a creamy, elegant consistency.
- An ice cream maker yields the smoothest results, but the no-churn method works beautifully for home cooks without special equipment.
- Store the sorbet in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks, ready to delight whenever a cool treat calls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg