Orange Sherbet

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Homemade Orange Sherbet made with just 3 simple ingredients.

Do you remember a few years ago when I returned from Arizona with a suitcase full of citrus and I made orange marmalade? Well, we did it again, but this time I showed a bit of restraint. Our suitcases were too full with Christmas presents and clothes and I just couldn’t fit any more oranges and grapefruit! 

We have been eating all that wonderful citrus and I decided to made this Orange Sherbet!

What is Sherbet?

Sherbet is similar to ice cream, but doesn’t contain eggs or cream. It is made with milk, sugar, and fruit juice. I also added orange zest to mine. People often ask if sherbet is dairy free, and nope – it has milk.

I use whole milk when making sherbet, but you could use a lower fat milk too. Your sherbet will not be as creamy though.

Sherbet is also similar to sorbet. Sorbet does not contain any milk or eggs. It’s just fruit, water and sugar. I always think sherbet is the middleman between ice cream and sorbet.

How do I make Orange Sherbet?

Sherbet is actually much easier to make than ice cream. You don’t have to make a custard and let it cool before churning. For this recipe you just zest and squeeze the oranges, add sugar and milk and then churn. Really, it’s that simple.

I love frozen treats and I love to eat them all year long, not just during the summertime. Some of my favorites include:

Ice Cream 

• Peach Ice Cream
• Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream
• Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Sherbet and Sorbet

• Lime Sherbet
• Grapefruit Sorbet
• Watermelon Sorbet

Popsicles

• Strawberry Kiwi Popsicles
• Blueberry Lemon Popsicles
• Mango Peach Popsicles

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Orange Sherbet

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Freeze Time

2 hrs

Total Time

30 mins

 

Homemade orange sherbet made with just three simple ingredients.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: orange sherbet, sherbet, sherbet recipe

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 191 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons orange zest
• 1 cup orange juice fresh squeezed
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 cups whole milk

Instructions

1. Mix zest, juice and sugar together. Add milk and mix again.

2. Pour mixture into a frozen bowl for an electric ice cream maker. 

3. Churn for 20 - 30  minutes or until frozen.

4. Remove from bowl and place in a freezer safe container. Freeze for at least 2 hours prior to serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Orange Sherbet

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 12mg4%

Sodium 53mg2%

Potassium 243mg7%

Carbohydrates 35g12%

Sugar 34g38%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 290IU6%

Vitamin C 23.3mg28%

Calcium 146mg15%

Iron 0.1mg1%

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