Description

This Easy Refreshing Peach Sorbet recipe delivers a smooth, creamy, and naturally sweet frozen treat perfect for hot days. Made with ripe peaches, a simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice, this sorbet is quick to prepare and delightfully light. The method involves blending fresh or frozen peaches with sweetened syrup and freezing the mixture while periodically stirring to ensure a creamy texture, without the need for an ice cream maker.

Ingredients

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Fruit Base

4 cups ripe peaches (fresh or frozen), peeled, pitted, and sliced

Syrup

1/2 cup sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
1 cup water

Additional Flavoring

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Optional: fresh herbs like mint or basil for garnish or infusion

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Instructions

Prepare the peaches: Peel, pit, and slice fresh peaches or thaw frozen peaches completely. Cut them into smaller chunks to facilitate smooth blending and a creamy texture.
Make simple syrup: Combine sugar (or honey) and water in a saucepan. Heat over medium until sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and let syrup cool completely before use.
Blend sorbet base: In a blender, combine the prepared peaches, cooled simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice. Blend until completely smooth, creating the sorbet base.
Freeze with stirring: Pour the peach mixture into a shallow airtight container. Place it in the freezer and stir every 30 minutes for the first two hours to break up ice crystals and maintain a smooth texture.
Serve: Once the sorbet reaches firm but scoopable consistency, serve immediately in bowls, cones, or creative presentations as desired.

Notes

Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar or substituting honey for a natural alternative.
Using ripe, sweet peaches will enhance natural flavor and reduce the need for added sugar.
Stirring the sorbet during freezing is crucial to prevent large ice crystals and achieve a smooth texture without an ice cream maker.
For a herbal hint, infuse the simple syrup with fresh mint or basil leaves while heating, then strain before blending.
If using frozen peaches, ensure they are thawed and drained well to avoid excess water in the sorbet.