Surinam Cherry Sorbet
A refreshing frozen dessert made with ripe Surinam cherries, lemon juice and a light sugar syrup.
Surinam cherry sorbet is a bright and refreshing frozen dessert that showcases the naturally sweet and tangy flavor of ripe pitanga. The fruit's distinctive tropical taste becomes smooth and vibrant when blended with a light sugar syrup and fresh lemon juice. This sorbet is perfect for warm afternoons, summer gatherings or as a light dessert after a meal. For the best flavor, use fully ripe deep-red Surinam cherries and remove all seeds before blending. Stir the mixture several times during freezing if you are not using an ice cream maker to help create a smoother texture.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Ripe Surinam Cherries
- 0.5 cups Sugar
- 0.75 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
Nutrition per Serving
Instructions
Wash the Surinam cherries thoroughly, remove the stems and carefully remove all seeds.
⏱️ 12 minutes
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat gently until the sugar completely dissolves.
⏱️ 5 minutes
Allow the syrup to cool, then blend it with the prepared Surinam cherries and lemon juice until smooth.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve for a smoother sorbet texture.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze, stirring every hour during the first 3 hours.
⏱️ 240 minutes
Let the sorbet soften for a few minutes at room temperature before scooping and serving.
⏱️ 5 minutes