Strawberry-Orange Sorbet

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Spring is here, wooo hoooo!!! That makes me really happy. Spring is my favorite season, I'm sure I mentioned that before.


I couple of months ago I got an ice cream maker as a gift (my very first one) from my awesome cousin Raquel and I was just waiting for the right moment to use it.



I've been busy this week with a couple of projects but I had to make time to share with you this AMAZING recipe: Strawberry-Orange sorbet. It is so refreshing. I know, it's only Spring not Summer, but I couldn't wait until then to post it.


Happy Weekend!


Ingredients:

4 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced 
1 cup water
1 cup fresh orange juice plus the zest
1/2 cup sugar

In a saucepan, place the sugar, orange juice and water and bring it to a boil. Let it boil until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.  Add the strawberries and the orange zest and let the mixture boil for 8 to 10 minutes. Using a hand blender (regular blender works just fine just do it in small badges) Puree the mixture and then pass the it through a fine mesh strainer. Let it come to room temperature and place in the refrigerator to chill. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

Comments

  1. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    What kind of ice cream maker did you get? I would like an easy no fuss easy to clean counter top version. Any recommendations?

    tracee @ zbzoom.net

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    1. Delicious ShotsMarch 24, 2012 at 7:30 AM

      Hello Tracee, the one I have is great and easy to use. http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-Frozen-Dessert-Maker-RED/dp/B004T4LVZQ/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1332599228&sr=8-12

      Thank you!

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    2. eveloniesMarch 28, 2012 at 9:13 PM

      we have this one and we LOVE it. we're actually on our 2nd one since we got married - we used the first so much that we ended up having to replace it! the bowl has to be hand washed, but the cover and stir bar can safely go in the dishwasher. even if you choose to wash everything by hand, there aren't any tiny crevices, so it's super easy to clean. the only thing i can think to possibly improve it would be if the bowl were bigger (it makes about 4 large servings). otherwise i'm 100% happy w/ it as is.

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  2. MonicaMarch 24, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    This looks amazing. It is my daughter's favorite flavor, I must try this recipe.
    Thank you.

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  3. ValerieMarch 24, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    I'm eager to summer, beach, ice creams, sorbets etc. Yours looks perfect, I love the union of strawberries & orange!!

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  4. Rachel @ BakeritaMarch 27, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    This looks amazing! Makes me wanna go lay on the beach and eat this out of a hollowed out orange :) Mmm, summertime.

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  5. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the KitchenMarch 28, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    You're making me want to take out the ice cream maker!

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  6. jjflamingoMarch 28, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    just wondering, since the above picture shows it in a pan, could you pour it in and freeze? I have an ice cream maker, but the canister has to be frozen 24 hours before use, and I'm not sure I can wait that long!! this looks delicious.

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    1. Delicious ShotsMarch 28, 2012 at 7:57 AM

      Hi! my ice cream maker is the same, I have to wait 24 hours to use it. After that, I pour it in a container and freeze it until ready (I don't like to leave it in the ice cream canister) but you could.
      Thank you for visiting!

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    2. wendywooApril 10, 2012 at 10:28 AM

      Store your freezing bowl in the freezer and it is ready to go any time you are!

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  7. mariana/receitas para a felicidadeMarch 28, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    This looks amazing, thank you for sharing

    kisses from Portugal, Mariana!

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  8. Jennifer (Delicieux)March 28, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    I can see why you couldn't wait to share this, your sorbet looks amazing. Gorgeous photos.

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  9. RebeccaMarch 30, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I was referred by House of Fifty and must say this looks absolutely divine! Thank you for sharing.

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  10. JessicaApril 1, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    I really want to make this.

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  11. AnonymousApril 3, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    I REALLY want to make this but do not own an iceream maker (nor have the funds to purchase one currently). Would it still work if I were to just freeze it?

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    1. Delicious ShotsApril 4, 2012 at 6:11 AM

      Hello, I am afraid you will need an ice cream maker for this one but, you can make granite, same recipe just pour it into a container, place it in the freeze and use a fork to scrape the surface when begin to set. Keep scraping every 30 minutes until it resembles "snow" I hope this helps!

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    2. AnonymousApril 4, 2012 at 7:57 AM

      I'll give that a try - thank you so much!!

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    3. AnonymousApril 10, 2012 at 7:39 PM

      Either that or you can take two bowls (once ceramic which gets put into the freezer for a couple hours and the other one is big enough that you can fit the first bowl in it and a layer of ice to keep the inner bowl frozen)and then you just put the sorbet mixture in the inner bowl and keep stirring till it sets up. Just store in the freezer afterwards. That is basically all a ice cream maker is... a cold bowl and a stirring paddle.

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  12. LeeApril 16, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    This looks yummy! I'll be sharing on my Sunday "To Do List" post. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. AnonymousApril 17, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    If anyone is still looking for an ice cream maker: If you own a Kitchen Aid mixer, there is an ice cream bowl attachment. I love it and it's easy to clean. I also like that I only have to store the bowl (which I keep in the freezer) and a paddle, rather than a whole new appliance!

    http://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-KICA0WH-Cream-Maker-Attachment/dp/B0002IES80

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  14. JanelleApril 22, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    How many oranges would you guess one would need for a full cup of juice? And do we need the zest from just one orange, or multiples? Thanks!

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    1. Delicious ShotsApril 23, 2012 at 6:27 AM

      Hello Janelle! it really depends on the oranges you use and how juicy they are, I used 3 large. and the zest of 2 oranges. Thanks for stoping by!

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  15. KimApril 30, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Looks delicious! We just found out my son is allergic to dairy and he loves ice cream - hopefully sorbet will be an acceptable alternative!

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    1. Delicious ShotsMay 1, 2012 at 3:06 PM

      Thank you Kim! Sorry to hear that, I hope he likes this one :)

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    2. LynnJune 12, 2012 at 1:40 AM

      Kim, not sure where you live, but ice cream alternatives made with coconut milk, almond milk, etc are popping up all over the place. I never liked soy milk versions of ice cream, but the coconut and almond ones taste *just* like ice cream. Imagine how happy I was to have a "milkshake" again without the resulting digestive nightmare!

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  16. DonielleMay 1, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Can you make this without the ice cream maker? We don't have one but this looks delicious!

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    1. Delicious ShotsMay 1, 2012 at 3:09 PM

      Hello Donielle, I am afraid you will need an ice cream maker for this one but, there are things you can do. You can make granite, same recipe just pour it into a container, place it in the freeze and use a fork to scrape the surface when begin to set. Keep scraping every 30 minutes until it resembles "snow" I hope this helps!

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  17. bendifulMay 21, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    WOW this looks so easy and refreshing! I can't wait to try it. first i need an ice cream maker :)

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  18. TracyJuly 15, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I think this would work well in popsicle molds too :)

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  19. Gourmet GetawaysJuly 28, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    I really enjoyed my watermelon and lavender sherbet last year so as soon as the weather warms up I will be giving this recipe a try! Looms so fresh and healthy!

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    1. Delicious ShotsJuly 29, 2012 at 7:33 AM

      Watermelon and lavender sounds like a great combination!! If you do try this recipe, let me know how it came out! Cheers!

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  20. fionaJuly 30, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    I wonder if you could use agave instead of sugar in this recipe? It sounds great though! I'll have to break out my ice cream maker soon :)

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    1. Delicious ShotsJuly 31, 2012 at 7:42 AM

      I've never try it but I think it would work. I've seen other recipes using agave instead and they look good. If you try it, let me know how it came out! Thanks

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  21. foxtrotJuly 31, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    your "Strawberry-Orange Sorbet" looks really yummy,hope i can get a ice cream maker to do it;)

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