Blueberry Sorbet
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By
Macrayla Evans
@phalanmac
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It's a pretty simple recipe — the quality comes from fresh, organic berries picked at the height of their flavor. The quality of the water is important as well — if your water has a bad aftertaste, so will your sorbet — so I recommend using bottled.
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Serves:
Makes 1 quart
Ingredients
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1 csugar
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1/2 cwater, preferably spring water
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1/2 tspsalt
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3 pt(about 2 pounds or 6 cups) fresh-picked blueberries, preferably organic, rinsed and patted dry
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1/4 cfreshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 largeegg white, preferably farm-fresh (optional) note: the optional egg white helps to stabilize, emulsify, and preserve the texture of the sorbet if you are going to keep it in your freezer for a few days. also optional is straining.
How to Make Blueberry Sorbet
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and salt. Cook, stirring, until the sugar and salt have dissolved, about 3 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes
- In a blender, purée the blueberries with the syrup and lemon juice until very smooth (you may need to divide this into several batches if your blender is not extra-large). If desired, strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother texture. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions. Add the egg white, if using, during the last 2 to 3 minutes of churning. If making the 4th Of July Ice Cream Cake , immediately pack into the pan. Or store, tightly covered, in the freezer.
- Variation: Blueberry-pomegranate sorbet:
Replace 1/4 cup of the water with pure pomegranate juice (I recommend either Pom Wonderful or Knudsen's 100% Pomegranate Juice). - Link to 4th Of July Ice Cream Cake: 4th Of July Ice Cream Cake
About Blueberry Sorbet
Course/Dish: Ice Cream & Ices
