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    Orange Sherbet

    by Kathy Berget · Updated: Jan 12, 2021 ·

    5.0 from 15 votes

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    Scoops of orange sherbet in a small white bowl.

    Homemade Orange Sherbet made with just 3 simple ingredients - milk, sugar and freshly squeezed orange juice.

    Fresh oranges cut in half, sugar and milk displayed on a white board.

    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! And I have been making everything I can with all those delicious fresh oranges.

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

    Another great recipe using fresh oranges is this orange pound cake!

    Homemade Orange Sherbet being scooped up with an ice cream scoop.

    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. It’s that simple.

    A bowlful of homemade orange sherbet.

    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

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    • Watermelon Sorbet

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    • Blueberry Lemon Popsicles
    • Mango Peach Popsicles
    An ice cream scoop scooping up some orange ice cream.

    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

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    Orange Sherbet

    Kathy Berget
    Homemade orange sherbet made with just three simple ingredients.
    5 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Freeze Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 191 kcal

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    Equipment

    • Ice Cream Maker
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 Tablespoons orange zest
    • 1 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed)
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 3 cups whole milk

    Instructions
     

    • Mix zest, juice and sugar together. Add milk and mix again.
      2 Tablespoons orange zest, 1 cup orange juice, ¾ cup sugar, 3 cups whole milk
    • Pour mixture into a frozen bowl for an electric ice cream maker. 
    • Churn for 20 - 30  minutes or until frozen.
    • Remove from bowl and place in a freezer safe container. Freeze for at least 2 hours prior to serving.

    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

    Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 243mgSugar: 34gVitamin A: 290IUVitamin C: 23.3mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 0.1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kelly | Foodtasia says

      January 20, 2019 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      This orange sherbet looks so refreshing! Delicious!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        January 21, 2019 at 2:15 pm

        Thanks, Kelly!

        Reply
    2. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      January 17, 2019 at 2:31 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious treat for citrus season Kathy! Time to break out my ice cream attachment!

      Reply
    3. Dawn says

      January 14, 2019 at 8:47 am

      5 stars
      Such a tasty treat to brighten up these cold winter days! Looks super creamy! Two scoops please 🙂

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        January 15, 2019 at 5:34 am

        You bet, two scoops coming right up!

        Reply
    4. David @ Spiced says

      January 14, 2019 at 5:30 am

      5 stars
      Oh man, I love sherbet! And I haven't had sherbet in ages, so this delicious looking recipe is absolutely calling my name right now. I think this is definitely an excellent use of some of those vacation oranges! 🙂

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        January 15, 2019 at 5:35 am

        It's a bit of sunshine in every bite!

        Reply
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