As much as we love ice cream, it isn’t always the healthiest treat (especially if you have a dairy allergy). This sugar-free sorbet combines the idea of ice cream with summer fruit into one creamy, healthy treat. All you need is the fruit, and honey, and a food processor to create this delicious dessert! Peaches, melon, raspberries, nectarines, or strawberries would be great fruits to make into a sorbet that will take you back to summer no matter the season.
When we think of summer, we think of ice cream, fresh fruit, and hot sunny days.
Berries and stone fruits are part of the Dirty Dozen fruits and vegetables that can be laden with pesticides, so buy them organically whenever possible. Growing your own
You may ask yourself, “What is sorbet?” Sorbet is typically flavored water with added coloring and sugars. Sorbets that you buy at the store are made with artificial flavors, colors, and lots of processed sugars. Sorbet is also a good vegan option because it doesn’t contain dairy or eggs like most ice creams or sherbets.
How to Make Sugar-Free Sorbet
Step One: Gather Ingredients
You’ll need frozen berries, melons, apples, pears Waxing Kara Honey and some mint sprigs for garnish
Step Two: Mix
In a food processor, pulse fruit and honey together until smooth.
Step Three: Freeze and serve
Pour mixture into a loaf pan lined with wax paper and cover. You can cover with plastic wrap or wax paper. Freeze for at least six hours. Please note: there is no food-grade anti-freeze in this recipe, that means that this sorbet is going to get frozen solid. In order to cut or scoop, allow to melt a little bit at room temperature. To serve, slice a bread-sized portion or use an ice-cream scoop. Top with garnish.
Making this summertime treat at home gives you full control over what you’re creating without needing to add unnecessary ingredients, like loads of sugar. And since this dessert is made with only real fruit and honey, it’s packed with all-natural vitamins!
Adapting our Sugar-Free Sorbet Recipe
You know, a recipe is not truly perfect until you’ve added your own touch to it. That’s why we encourage you to play with your food. Let your inner chef come out and play and change up this recipe. Here are some ideas:
- Try using two varieties of fruit
- Blend in crushed walnuts or almonds or chocolate chips or pumpkin seeds
- Add some fresh thyme, mint or minced lemon verbena for added flavor
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Process Sugar Free Sorbet
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen fruit berries, melons, apples, pears
- 1/4 c Waxing Kara Honey
- mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse fruit and honey until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a loaf pan and cover. Freeze for at least six hours.
- Scoop into bowls and top with garnish
