3 Ingredient Strawberry Sorbet

During the warmer spring and summer months, you’ll see my daughters eating all the berries they can find. My younger daughter can eat an entire container of strawberries in one sitting…it is her favorite fruit.
Anytime I make something out of strawberries, she loves it. So naturally, I tend to make more when I have them in season. It makes the berries last a little bit longer before they are eaten. Also, give this strawberry jam and strawberry lassi a try! We also love to add strawberries to my berry bread pudding.

Watch How to Make Strawberry Sorbet

What is Sorbet?

Sorbet is a frozen treat made with fruits (like strawberries!), fruit juice, sugar, and water. It’s kind of like a smoothie but frozen solid. Unlike ice cream, sorbet usually doesn’t contain milk or cream, so it’s a good choice for people who don’t eat dairy or are vegan.

Sorbet vs. Sherbet vs. Ice Cream

Sorbet is the fruit, or fruit puree + water + sugar. It does not contain milk, cream, or eggs. Ice Cream is milk or cream + sugar + fruit, or other flavors added. It usually has a custard-type base and often contains dairy and eggs. Sherbet lies somewhere between the two. It starts like sorbet with fruit, water, and sugar but often has dairy added. If you’re wondering how the creaminess compares, it’s usually ice cream, then sherbet, and then sorbet, with it being the iciest in the texture of the three.

Why you will love this Strawberry Sorbet

It’s light It’s healthy Vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and low-carb

Ingredients

Fresh or Frozen Strawberries: Fresh strawberries will have the most intense flavor, but frozen are perfectly fine and often more readily available year-round. Honey or Sugar: Honey adds a touch of floral sweetness, while sugar is more neutral. Use whichever you prefer! Water: A little bit to help to blend everything. Lemon—Optional: I like to add a bit of lemon juice if the berries lack flavor, which can happen with some frozen berries.

How to Make Strawberry Sorbet?

Freeze the berries (if fresh):

If you’re using fresh strawberries, wash them gently and pat them dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. Freeze them for at least 2-3 hours until nice and solid.

Make the sorbet:

Add the frozen strawberries and lemon juice into a food processor and blend until smooth.

Blend it all up until smooth, like a thick smoothie. It might take a few minutes; be patient!

To make it easier to blend, add a bit of water at a time and keep mixing until it’s the thickness you like.

Taste and add the honey or sugar as needed for sweetness. The amount needed will depend on the sweetness of the strawberries.

Eat the sorbet immediately for a softer texture, or transfer it to a freezer-safe container and place it in the freezer. Allow it to freeze for 1-2 hours or until firm. ⠀

How long does Sorbet last in the Freezer?

Sorbet will keep about a month in the freezer, so double or triple the batch if you want some extras. When you want to eat it, remember to let it sit out for about 5 minutes to soften it, making it easier to serve.