Description
Mulberry Sorbet is a refreshing, dairy-free frozen dessert made with ripe mulberries, sugar syrup, and a hint of liqueur for a smooth texture. This easy homemade recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, ideal for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups fresh mulberries (stems removed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cassis or Port wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Rinse the mulberries thoroughly and remove all stems to ensure a clean flavor.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove the syrup from heat and allow it to cool slightly until warm but not hot.
- Place the mulberries in a blender and pour the warm syrup over them. Blend until completely smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove seeds and solids, ensuring a silky texture.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of cassis or Port wine and optional lemon juice for enhanced flavor.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 1 hour until fully chilled.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer the sorbet to a container and freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer consistency before serving.
Notes
- Use fully ripe mulberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Straining is essential to remove seeds and achieve a smooth texture.
- If you do not have an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture and stir every 30–45 minutes until smooth.
- Alcohol helps keep the sorbet soft; omit if preferred but expect a firmer texture.
- Store in an airtight container and consume within one week for best quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 11 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg