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Three scoops of homemade strawberry sorbet in a rustic white bowl with a fresh strawberry slice. Naturally styled on a white kitchen counter.

Strawberry Sorbet

Bursting with real strawberry flavor, this homemade sorbet is silky, refreshing, and made with just a few clean ingredients; perfect for summer desserts.
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Course: Dessert, Frozen Treats
Cuisine: American, Summer Recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor (or high-speed blender)
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer (optional, for smoother texture)
  • 1 Shallow container (freezer-safe)
  • 1 Fork (for stirring during freezing)
  • 1 Ice cream scoop (or regular spoon)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Fresh strawberries - hulled and quartered
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar - or honey, adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice - fresh-squeezed
  • ¼ cup Water - or coconut water
  • 2 tablespoon Light corn syrup - helps prevent ice crystals
  • 1 pinch Salt - enhances berry flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Vodka - optional, for smoother texture
  • 1 drop Vanilla extract - optional, for extra depth
  • 1 teaspoon Lime zest - optional, for brightness
  • 3 leaves Fresh basil - optional, for herbal twist
  • Mint leaves - optional, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Hull and quarter the strawberries.
    Fresh strawberries cut into quarters with berry juice on counter. A child's hand helps prep on a real home kitchen surface.
  • Combine berries, lemon juice, and sugar in a food processor.
  • Blend until smooth, then strain if desired.
    Strawberry puree in a food processor during blending. Smooth sorbet base in the making with real kitchen texture.
  • Stir in water, corn syrup, salt, vanilla, zest, and vodka.
  • Chill mixture in fridge for 2 hours.
  • Pour into shallow dish and freeze for 45 minutes.
  • Stir vigorously with fork; repeat every 30 mins for 3 hours.
  • Final freeze for 2 more hours until scoopable.
    A hand scooping homemade strawberry sorbet from a loaf pan. Natural texture and rustic kitchen setup on wooden counter with striped towel.
  • Let sit 5–10 mins before scooping. Garnish and serve.

Notes

Optional ingredients like basil, vodka, or lime zest add interesting twists to this summer delight. For ultra-smooth texture, strain the purée and don’t skip stirring during freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 120kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 0.5g (1%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 220mg (6%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 22g (24%) | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 65mg (79%) | Calcium: 15mg (2%) | Iron: 0.5mg (3%)