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Stone Fruit Sorbet: Best Homemade Summer Frozen Dessert

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Stone Fruit Sorbet is a refreshing homemade frozen dessert made with ripe peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, and cherries. This naturally sweet, dairy-free treat is smooth, fruity, and perfect for hot summer days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1 cup nectarines, pitted and sliced
  • 1 cup plums, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup apricots, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherries, pitted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash all stone fruits thoroughly.
  2. Remove pits and slice peaches, nectarines, plums, and apricots into chunks.
  3. Pit the cherries and set aside.
  4. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves to create a simple syrup.
  6. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool completely.
  7. Add all prepared fruit to a blender or food processor.
  8. Pour in the cooled syrup and lemon juice.
  9. Blend until completely smooth.
  10. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve if a smoother texture is desired.
  11. Cover and refrigerate the fruit mixture for at least 2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
  12. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  13. Transfer the sorbet to a freezer-safe airtight container.
  14. Freeze for 2 to 4 hours or until firm.
  15. Allow the sorbet to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.
  16. Serve garnished with fresh mint if desired.

Notes

  • Use fully ripe fruit for the sweetest and most flavorful sorbet.
  • Peaches and nectarines create a naturally smooth texture.
  • Plums and cherries add beautiful color and depth of flavor.
  • Lemon juice brightens the fruit flavors and balances sweetness.
  • Frozen fruit can be used when fresh fruit is unavailable.
  • Taste the fruit mixture before freezing and adjust sweetness if needed.
  • For a smoother sorbet, strain the puree before chilling.
  • Store in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn.
  • Allow sorbet to soften slightly before serving for easier scooping.
  • Excellent served alongside pound cake, shortbread cookies, or fresh berries.

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