Easy Refreshing Peach Sorbet
If you’re looking for a delightful way to cool down on a warm day, this Easy Refreshing Peach Sorbet is your new best friend. Bursting with natural peach flavor, this sorbet is light, fruity, and incredibly simple to make, requiring just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time.
Ingredients
- 4 –5 ripe fresh peaches peeled and pitted
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Peel and pit 4-5 ripe peaches. Slice them roughly to ensure smooth blending. If the peaches are very juicy, strain some juice aside to use later or adjust sweetness.
- Make Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow the syrup to cool before mixing.
- Blend Ingredients: Place the peach slices, cooled simple syrup, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice into a blender. Blend thoroughly until smooth and silky.
- Chill the Mixture: Transfer the peach mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to chill completely before freezing.
- Freeze and Stir: If using an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Otherwise, pour into a shallow container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes for about 3 hours to prevent ice crystals and maintain smoothness.
- Serve or Store: Once frozen to your preferred consistency, scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy immediately, or store in a freezer-safe container for later indulgence.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Do not skip lemon juice; it prevents browning and balances the flavor.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on the natural sweetness of your peaches.
- Leave small peach chunks in the blend if you prefer some chewiness.
- Freeze in shallow containers for even and faster freezing.