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Strawberry Sorbet ~ a simple, easy and delicious sorbet made with only 3 ingredients right in your blender! The intense strawberry flavor is balanced by a few splashes of Grand Marnier which also helps develop the incredible texture.
This Easy Strawberry Sorbet recipe first appeared on RecipeGirl where I’m a contributor and occasionally post delicious desserts!
With only three ingredients in this recipe, the quality of each is incredibly important. Be sure to pick or purchase the sweetest, juiciest, ripest, freshest strawberries you can find. Good strawberries, or bad ones, can make or break this recipe.
Grand Marnier is an orange-flavored liqueur and has become my favorite go-to addition to many of our strawberry recipes. I’ve also added it to Strawberry Jam, a Strawberry Dutch Baby dessert, and a Strawberry Mascarpone Cake … so far 🙂 If you’re not into liqueurs or prefer a kid-friendly version, substitute fresh lemon juice for the Grand Marnier.
Tips for storing and using fresh strawberries:
- Strawberries don’t continue to ripen after being picked, so be sure to buy or pick fully ripened fruits.
- Don’t wash your strawberries right away. Wait until you are ready to eat the berries or use in a recipe.
- Store strawberries in your refrigerator in a large colander or other container that allows the air to circulate.
- For best results, don’t keep the strawberries for too long. They won’t get any better over time!
- If you’re working with warm, just picked berries, pop them in the refrigerator for about an hour before cleaning and using. Slightly chilled fruit will be a little less fragile and easier to work with.
Some sorbets are sweetened with jam or a simple syrup made by boiling equal parts water and sugar, then cooling before adding to recipes. This recipe only uses extra fine sugar, which dissolves quickly and doesn’t water down the strawberry flavor.
You may be wondering if this sorbet is hard as a rock, or maybe the opposite, and way too soft to scoop. I’m not exaggerating when I say that this has an incredible, nearly perfect texture.
In addition to being easy to scoop, the Strawberry Sorbet holds together beautifully even after softening at room temperature.
Scoop the sorbet as soon as you remove it from the freezer. After a few minutes the Strawberry Sorbet softens, but holds together like magic.
Pure heaven on a spoon!
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Easy Strawberry Sorbet
Ingredients
- 32 ounces fresh, ripe strawberries washed with tops removed
- ¾ to 1 cup superfine sugar or regular granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
Instructions
- Place the strawberries in a blender, or food processor, and blend until smooth. Add ¾ cup of sugar and blend again until the sugar is dissolved. Add the Grand Marnier and process until incorporated. Check the taste and add up to ¼ cup more sugar if needed. The sorbet should taste just a little more sweet than you would think.
- Place a large fine mesh sieve over a large bowl and strain the puree, pressing the pulp with a rubber spatula as needed to drain. Discard the seeds.
- Cover and refrigerate the sorbet mixture for several hours or overnight. Process the sorbet in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Store the processed sorbet in an airtight container and freeze for several hours before serving.
Recipe Notes
- Tools you will need to make the sorbet: a large fine mesh sieve, a food processor or blender, and an ice cream maker. This recipe has not been tested without freezing in an ice cream maker. If you do not have one, I'm sure the taste will still be terrific while the texture may not be as light.
- Makes 1 quart of sorbet.
- Substitute 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (more or less to taste) for the Grand Marnier if desired.
- Cook time does not include time in freezer.
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Finally, we’d love to share some strawberry treats from some of our favorite bloggers! Who wouldn’t love this Strawberry Pie ~ from Browned Eyed Baker, or these Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars ~ from Well Plated? I LOVE this Strawberry Shortcake Loaf ~ from Seasons & Suppers and could really go for a few of these amazing Strawberry Sweet Rolls ~ from A Spicy Perspective! Strawberries are great in just about anything!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tricia
SarahC.
Love the recipe and will definitely give it a shot.
I have been picking the berries from my garden before they were fully ripened so the slugs dont get my meal. When I read your comment that berries dont ripen after being harvested, I thought it seemed a bit off. On the counter, mine become more red and sweeter than when I picked them. I found this article about it: http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2014/thats-a-berry-good-question-2013-strawberry-ripening-after-harvest
Tricia Buice
I read the article Sarah and I think it does support my statement that berries will not ripen after they are picked. They may get more red, or a deeper red color, but the flavor and texture will not improve over time like it may with stone fruits. It also states you should refrigerate strawberries but you say you leave yours on the counter. Whatever works best for you is what you should keep doing! Personally, I have found that strawberries should be processed as soon as possible, and for the best flavor, you should pick fully ripened fruits, which is also in the article you shared. Thanks and I hope you love the recipe toO!
Sarabeth
Well, that’s delicious. Maybe one of the yummiest desserts I’ve ever made. Thank you for sharing this; we loved it!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Sarabeth! Easy and delicious works for me, too 🙂
Abbe@This is How I Cook
You know I am weird in that I don’t like strawberry ice cream but I do love strawberry sorbet. I am pinning this for me! Hope your trip was great!
Tricia Buice
Not weird at all Abbe – they have completely different flavors. Thanks for pinning! Our trip to Shanghai was fantastic – stay turned for a million photos – haha!
Taylor
Oh, wow. This looks incredible! My favorite sorbet ever was a strawberry champagne one and the restaurant doesn’t make it anymore. I wonder if it would work if I used this recipe but put a bit of champagne instead of the grand marnier? Can’t wait to try it!
Tricia Buice
Oh the champagne version sounds perfect Taylor. I bet it would work with champagne instead of Grand Marnier – let me know if you try it! Thanks so much!
2 Sisters Recipes
This is pure heaven in every bite! Summer is here and I can’t wait to make some sorbets this week!
Hope you enjoyed your Mother’s Day! Have a great week! xo Anna and Liz
Tricia Buice
Thank you Anna – I had a lovely Mother’s Day – and hope you did too. Hi to Liz too!
Gerlinde
What a great recipe for strawberry sorbet, especially with the Grand Marnier . I have to make it.
Tricia Buice
You’re going to love it Gerlinde. It has so much flavor. Enjoy and thank you!
Dom
Oh my word I have so many recipes to catch up on including this stunning summery berry sorbet. I do love a tart ice cream. Oh yes! And so pretty too!
Tricia Buice
Thank you Dom. If you like tart – this may be the one for you. Enjoy!
Susan
What an incredible color and texture! A perfect warm weather dessert. I can taste it in my mind!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Susan – it is so delicious and loaded with flavor. No watered down strawberry taste here!
Monica
This looks absolutely perfect! It was like summer here yesterday and we’re waking up to a warm one already so I could really use this sorbet this week! Thanks for this dreamy recipe. Hope you’re having fun! : )
Tricia Buice
Thank you Monica. This is a wonderful summer treat and light dessert perfect for any meal. We had a wonderful time in China – and can’t wait to share our 4,000 photos – haha!
Cheri
Your sorbet is beautiful and the Grand Marnier must amp the flavor quite a bit. Love our spring/summer strawberries
Tricia Buice
Thanks Cheri – it really makes the flavor sing. We just love it!
Michael
Perfect refreshing treat Tricia!! Looks delicious!! I love adding the Grand Marnier!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Michael – Grand Marnier is a great compliment to the strawberries – we just love it!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
Totally heaven on a spoon ~ pinning and sharing!!
Tricia Buice
Thank you very much Sue!
Larry
Another good looking strawberry dish.
Tricia Buice
Thank you Larry – it is a good one!
tanna
YUM!! Another delicious treat! Tricia, I’d love to be a fly on the wall watching you shoot these beautiful photos! 😉 blessings ~ tanna
Tricia Buice
Thank you Tanna! Hope you and your hubby are doing well. Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
Lovely, fresh way to enjoy fresh strawberries! Can’t wait to try this 🙂
Tricia Buice
It’s so easy Jennifer – hope you enjoy it too!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
I love this healthy ice treat! Dairy free and egg free, but still very smooth and creamy.
Tricia Buice
Thank you Angie – it’s so creamy and refreshing – and loaded with strawberry flavor. Have a happy weekend!