Pineapple Sorbet

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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A refreshing, dairy-free frozen treat made with bright tropical fruit and simple syrup.
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Pineapple Sorbet

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 244.7

Description

This vibrant Pineapple Sorbet is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day or add a tropical flair to any meal. Made with just three main ingredientsripe pineapple, sugar, and waterthis recipe delivers a clean, bright flavor that lets the natural sweetness of the fruit shine. The optional splash of vodka keeps the sorbet soft and scoopable, even after hours in the freezer. Its a wonderfully simple dessert that requires no ice cream maker, just a food processor and some patience. Serve it as a light finale to a summer dinner, paired with fresh berries, or enjoy it as a guilt-free snack on its own. The texture is smooth and icy, offering a refreshing contrast to richer dishes. Its vegan-friendly, naturally gluten-free, and incredibly easy to customize with lime juice or mint if youd like to experiment.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water.
  2. Stir well and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Uncover, remove from heat, and set aside to cool slightly.
  5. Peel the pineapple, remove the eyes, and cut the flesh into 1-inch chunks.
  6. Measure out approximately 2 cups of pineapple chunks.
  7. In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, puree the 2 cups of pineapple chunks until smooth, about 45 seconds.
  8. With the machine running, pour in half of the hot sugar syrup within 15 seconds.
  9. Process for an additional 30 seconds to combine.
  10. Transfer the puree to a mixing bowl.
  11. Repeat the process, pureeing the remaining pineapple chunks with the remaining sugar syrup.
  12. Combine all the pineapple puree in the mixing bowl.
  13. Stir in the lemon juice and vodka (if using).
  14. Transfer the pineapple mixture into two shallow baking pans, dividing it evenly.
  15. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until half frozen, about 1-2 hours.
  16. Process each batch of partially frozen sorbet mixture in the food processor for 1 minute, stopping once to scrape down the sides.
  17. Return the mixture to the pans, cover, and freeze until 3/4 firm, about 1-2 hours.
  18. Process each batch again for 1 minute.
  19. Return to the freezer until 3/4 firm, then process another 2 minutes.
  20. Pack the sorbet into an airtight container and freeze until firm enough to scoop or spoon, 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 244.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 63.2g22%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 62.5g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pineapple, sorbet, frozen dessert, vegan, dairy free, summer treat, tropical, no churn, simple syrup, refreshing, easy dessert, fruit based, gluten free, homemade ice cream, palate cleanser, sweet treat
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