Sorbet | Homemade Sorbets | Basic Fruit Sorbets Recipe | Healthy Sorbets

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

fruit puree

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Canned fruit is often less expensive and still flavorful.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity at a lower cost.

alcohol

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic flavoring

💰Cheaper: fruit juice

Fruit juice can enhance flavor without alcohol.

Prepare fruit by washing and peeling if necessary.

Blend fruit until smooth to create a puree.

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves completely.

Add lemon juice and salt to the sugar syrup and stir to combine.

Cool the syrup mixture to room temperature.

Mix the fruit puree with the cooled syrup until fully combined.

If using alcohol, add it to the mixture and stir well.

Pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze for about 2 hours.

Stir the mixture every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals.

Once fully frozen, scoop into bowls or cones and serve.

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