Apricot Sorbet

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Apricot Sorbet is perfect for a hot summer’s day or as a light dessert after dinner anytime of the year.

I’ve been visiting the Peach Man again. The Peach Man is a local fruit stand that specializes in peaches, apricots and other produce grown in central Washington. Recently I’ve been buying apricots and making apricot jam, apricot sauce, cinnamon rolls with apricots and now this apricot sorbet! 

Apricots are delicious eaten fresh out of hand, but they are also just as delicious eaten in this homemade sorbet. All the vibrant taste of the apricots is there, but the taste is even more intense than a fresh apricot. 

What is sorbet?

Sorbet is a frozen treat usually made with fresh fruit and some sort of sweetener. I’ve sweetened this sorbet with granulated sugar. The mixture is then churned in an ice cream maker and frozen. 

How is sorbet different than sherbet?

Sorbet and sherbet are similar, but sherbet also has milk added to the mixture.

Do I have to add sugar?

Apricots are pretty sweet on their own. However, when pureed and frozen they seem to be very tart instead of sweet. You will want to add sugar to this sorbet. Without it, the sorbet will be very sour.

What ingredients do I need?

Just three simple ingredients to make apricot sorbet- fresh apricots, fresh squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. You will also need to add water.

How do I make apricot sorbet?

1. Wash, pit and chop the apricots
2. Place in a food processor and squeeze a fresh lemon over apricots
3. Puree mixture 
4. Pour apricot mixture into a fine mesh strainer.
5. Use a soup ladle to help push mixture through sieve. Simply use a circular motion with ladle until all liquid has passed through sieve. Discard any remaining pulp.
6. Combine hot tap water and sugar. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
7. Add sugar mixture to apricot mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
8. Pour apricot mixture into a frozen ice cream mixer bowl. Process in automatic ice cream maker until sorbet is set.
9. Transfer to a freezer safe container and freeze for at least one hour or until mixture is firm. 

Tips for making sorbet

• Use fresh apricots and fresh squeezed lemon juice
• Do not peel the apricots
• Make certain your ice cream bowl has been in the freezer for at least 12 hours prior to using
• Chill your mixture prior to adding to ice cream maker
• Sorbet is best if placed in freezer for at least one hour after churning

What equipment do I need to make sorbet?

• Sieve
• Food processor
• Ice cream maker
• Ice cream scoop
• Soup ladle

Fun Extras for serving sorbet:

• Cute paper bowls
• Ice cream freezer storage container

Other great sorbets and ice cream recipes

• Grapefruit sorbet
• Watermelon sorbet
• Peach ice cream
• Raspberry ice cream
• Mint ice cream
• Orange sherbet
• Lime sherbet

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Apricot Sorbet

Prep Time

40 mins

Chilling and Freezing

2 hrs

Total Time

2 hrs 40 mins

 

A refreshing frozen treat made with fresh apricots.

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apricot Recipes, Apricot Sorbet, Sorbet

Servings: 8 people

Calories: 116 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped and pitted apricots (approximately 8 apricots)
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Place apricots and fresh squeezed lemon juice in a food processor. Process until smooth.

2. Pour apricot mixture into a fine sieve over a bowl. Use a soup ladle in sieve to help the apricot mixture pass through sieve. Simply rotate the ladle in a circular motion until you are left with a thick pulp. Discard pulp.

3. In a separate bowl, place hot water. Mix in sugar and stir until all sugar is dissolved. Allow water to cool and add to apricot mixture.

4. Cover apricot mixture and store in refrigerator until chilled, at least one hour or overnight.

5. Place apricot mixture into a frozen bowl of an electric ice cream maker.

6. Churn mixture until it becomes a frozen consistency, approximately 20 minutes. (follow your machines directions for churning)

7. Remove sorbet from bowl into a freezer safe container. Place in freezer for at least one hour until fully frozen.

Recipe Notes

• Use fresh apricots and fresh squeezed lemon juice
• Do not peel the apricots
• Make certain your ice cream bowl has been in the freezer for at least 12 hours prior to using
• Chill your mixture prior to adding to ice cream maker
• Sorbet is best if placed in freezer for at least one hour after churning

Nutrition Facts

Apricot Sorbet

Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)

Calories 116 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 1mg0%

Potassium 100mg3%

Carbohydrates 30g10%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 29g32%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 746IU15%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 5mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.