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Home » Frozen Treats » Grapefruit Sorbet

Published: Jan 25, 2017 · Modified: Jan 19, 2021 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Grapefruit Sorbet

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A small turquoise bowl filled with two scoops of sorbet.

Tart and refreshing Grapefruit Sorbet made with just freshly squeezed grapefruits, sugar and water.

Scoops of Grapefruit Sorbet in a blue patterned bowl.

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. Fresh grapefruit sliced in half and sitting on a gray counter.

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.

Two scoops of a white colored frozen treat in a turquoise bowl.

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.

Ruby red grapefruits sliced into wedges.

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 and you need 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.

Table of Contents
Tips for making grapefruit sorbet
Other great frozen treats
Equipment Needed for Making Sorbet
Grapefruit Sorbet

Tips for making grapefruit sorbet

  • Use fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
  • Allow mixture to chill before adding to ice cream maker
  • Make certain your ice cream bowl has been in the freezer for at least 12 hours prior to using
  • Sorbet is best if placed in freezer for at least one hour after churning

Grapefruit Sorbet in a bowl.

Other great frozen treats

  • Apricot Sorbet
  • Watermelon Sorbet
  • Lemon Sorbet
  • Peach Ice Cream
  • Raspberry Ice Cream
  • Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
  • Orange Sherbet
  • Lime Sherbet

Equipment Needed for Making Sorbet

I use an electric ice cream maker when making sorbet.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Two scoops of sorbet in a small blue bowl.

Grapefruit Sorbet

Kathy
Tart and refreshing grapefruit sorbet
4.94 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 2 hours hrs
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 172 kcal
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups sugar

Instructions
 

  • Place sugar and water in a sauce pan. Heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.  Let cool. 
  • Add juice and stir.
  • Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least one hour.
  • Add mixture to a frozen ice cream bowl.
  • Churn in an automatic ice cream make, following manufactures directions.
  • Remove from container into a freezer proof bowl.
  • Cover and freeze for at least one hour or until firm.

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 44gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 95mgSugar: 43gVitamin C: 15.8mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword grapefruit desserts, grapefruit recipes, grapefruit sorbet, watermelon sorbet
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  1. Gan says

    June 06, 2023 at 5:41 pm

    4 stars
    Hey! Quick question… What if I don’t have an ice cream maker?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 07, 2023 at 5:47 am

      I guess you could make like a granita. Place in a shallow dish to freeze and keep fluffing and scraping with a fork as it freezes.

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