Grapefruit Sorbet

Tart and refreshing Grapefruit Sorbet

 You probably think ice cream and sorbets are only for hot summer days. Not true. We eat cold frozen treats all year long.

I made this grapefruit sorbet during a recent snow day.  It wasn’t a ton of snow that canceled school. It was freezing rain! Two days of freezing rain. It was a crazy mess outside. But inside was nice and cozy and this grapefruit sorbet was devoured up quickly. I still have quite a supply of grapefruit leftover from Christmas. All the oranges are gone. We ate those up right away. You might remember I made Orange Marmalade with some of those oranges. It was time to do something with the grapefruit. 

I used ruby red grapefruit for this sorbet. I imagine any kind of grapefruit would work. Use whatever you have on hand or what is available in your grocery store.  It’s best to plan just a bit of time when making this sorbet. It doesn’t actually take a lot of time to make, but there is wait time. You have to wait for the sugar water to cool. You have to wait while the sorbet churns in the ice cream maker. And finally you have to wait while the sorbet sets up in the freezer.

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Grapefruit Sorbet

Prep Time

2 hrs

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

2 hrs 5 mins

 

Tart and refreshing grapefruit sorbet

Course: Dessert

Servings: 8 people

Calories: 172 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups sugar

Instructions

1. Place sugar and water in a sauce pan. Heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.  Let cool. 

2. Add juice and stir.

3. Churn in an automatic ice cream make, following manufactures directions.

4. Remove from container into a freezer proof bowl.

5. Cover and freeze for at least one hour or until firm.

Nutrition Facts

Grapefruit Sorbet

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172

% Daily Value*

Sodium 4mg 0%

Potassium 95mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 44g 15%

Sugars 43g

Vitamin C 19.2%

Calcium 0.7%

Iron 1.3%

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

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