I tend to keep a packet of frozen berries in the freezer for when I need a quick dessert. This berry sorbet recipe is wonderfully simple – just whizz the berries with a little sugar in the food processor and there you have it – instant sorbet.
Feel free to use any frozen fruit for this recipe. If you’re in the mood for more of a berry ‘ice cream’, replace the water with a few tablespoons of cream or even coconut cream if you would prefer something vegan.
Mixed Berry Sorbet
Instructions
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Place berries and sugar (if using) in a food processor with 1 tablespoon water.
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Blend until the sugar is dissolved and you have a nice shiny sorbet. It might take a little while for the berries to defrost enough to liquefy.
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Serve immediately or keep in the freezer until you’re ready – but no more than a few hours or it will start to go icy.
Recipe Video
Variations for Serving Sizes
Can easily be increased or decreased. Large quantities will need to be processed in different batches. Just return the finished ones to the freezer in between.
Variations and Substitutions for Mixed Berry Sorbet
sugar-free/different sweetener – replace sugar with a natural sweetener, maple syrup or just skip it all together.
creamy – add a few tablespoons of cream or yoghurt in with the fruit. Or keep it dairy free with by using coconut milk.
different fruit – most frozen fruit will work here such as raspberries, mangos, blueberries, strawberries, banana or pineapple.
keto / ultra low carb – serve some dark chocolate instead.
more fancy/for entertaining – pour mixture into small bowls and top or stir through some shaved chocolate to treat your guests.
Waste Avoidance Strategy
frozen mixed berries – keep them in the freezer.
sugar – keep them in the pantry.
Problem Solving Guide
too many seeds – sieve through a strainer.
too dry / not forming a sorbet texture – add an extra spoon of water and keep whizzing.
too sweet – it can be easy to add too much sugar when fruit varies in sweetness all the time. A squeeze of lemon juice or lime juice can help reduce the apparent sweetness.
Prep Ahead?
Best if eaten straight away. Or will be OK if freezing for a few hours or so. Longer than that and it will get icy but you could pop it back in the food processor to break it up.
