Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen mango chunks
- 1.5 cups frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the simple syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely to room temperature.
- Step 2: Combine all ingredients. In a high-speed blender or food processor, add the frozen mango chunks, frozen strawberries, the cooled simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and salt.
- Step 3: Blend until smooth. Process the mixture, scraping down the sides as needed, until it is completely smooth and creamy, resembling a thick slush. If the mixture is too thick to blend, add 1-2 tablespoons of cold water (or more lemon juice) until the desired consistency is reached.
- Step 4: Freeze the sorbet. Pour the blended sorbet mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe container with a lid. Cover tightly and place in the freezer for at least 4-6 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Step 5: Serve. For the best texture, let the sorbet sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping to soften slightly. Scoop and serve immediately for a refreshing treat.
Notes
- To keep your sorbet at its best, store it in an airtight container in the coldest part of your freezer to prevent ice crystals and maintain its creamy texture for up to two weeks.
- If your sorbet is too firm straight from the freezer, let it soften on the counter for 5-10 minutes, or for a quicker fix, give it a quick pulse in a blender with a tablespoon of water or lemon juice to revive its scoopable consistency.
- Serve this delightful sorbet in chilled glasses or bowls, perhaps garnished with a fresh mint sprig or a few extra fruit slices, for an elegant and cooling dessert or palate cleanser.
- Don't skip the lemon juice and pinch of salt; they are crucial for enhancing the fruit flavors and balancing the sweetness, making your sorbet truly vibrant and refreshing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 130
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 29g