Raspberry Sorbet Fresh Mint (Printable Version)

A delightful, easy-to-make frozen treat featuring the bright flavor of raspberries and the cooling essence of fresh mint.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries (thawed if frozen)

→ Syrup Base

02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 3/4 cup water

→ Flavorings

04 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
05 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves

→ Garnish

06 - Additional fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
02 - In a blender or food processor, combine the raspberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and finely chopped mint leaves. Process until the mixture is completely smooth.
03 - Pass the raspberry purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl to eliminate seeds and achieve a smooth consistency.
04 - Thoroughly stir the cooled simple syrup into the strained, smooth raspberry mixture until well combined.
05 - Transfer the sorbet base into an ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically 20-25 minutes, until the mixture reaches a soft-serve consistency.
06 - Transfer the churned sorbet into an airtight container. Freeze for a minimum of 4 hours, or until the sorbet is firm enough to scoop.
07 - Serve the chilled sorbet in bowls or glasses. Garnish with additional fresh mint leaves, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's like a tiny vacation for your taste buds on a hot day, seriously!
  • You'll be amazed at how such simple ingredients can create such a bright, sophisticated dessert.
02 -
  • Always let your simple syrup cool completely; adding warm syrup to the fruit purée can affect the final texture and make it icy.
  • Straining the purée really makes a difference; it gives you that velvety-smooth sorbet texture without any gritty seeds.
03 -
  • For a more intense mint aroma without overpowering the taste, gently muddle a few extra mint leaves in the bowl before adding the sorbet mixture.
  • A pinch of salt in the simple syrup might sound odd, but it actually enhances the sweetness and fruit flavors, bringing them to life.

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