Description
Beat the summer heat with this delightful Cherry Limeade Sorbet! This easy-to-make frozen treat combines the sweetness of fresh cherries with the tangy zest of lime, creating a vibrant dessert that’s both refreshing and indulgent. Perfect for poolside gatherings or family barbecues, each spoonful is a burst of flavor that promises to elevate your summer enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Cherries: Wash and pit the cherries. Set aside.
- Make Lime Syrup: In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat until dissolved. Stir in freshly squeezed lime juice and simmer until slightly thickened. Let cool.
- Blend Mixture: In a blender, combine pitted cherries with lime syrup. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Freeze: Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or an ice cream maker and freeze for 4-6 hours until firm.
- Serve: Allow sorbet to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping. Serve in bowls or cones, garnished with mint leaves or cherry halves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg