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Passion Fruit Sorbet

Passion Fruit Sorbet
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Bright, tart, and super refreshing! This easy passion fruit sorbet captures pure tropical flavor in every single bite. It is light, icy, and shockingly simple to pull off at home.

Ingredients

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  • 3 1/2 cups water (filtered works best)
  • 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups passion fruit pulp (fresh or frozen)

Instructions

1. Cook the Sugar Syrup

Add the water, sugar, and fresh lemon juice to a medium saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and stir. Once it reaches a boil and turns completely clear, turn heat down to medium-low. Simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes so the sugar melts completely.

2. Cool the Base

Take the pan off the stove. Let it sit on your counter for 15 to 20 minutes until warm, not scalding hot.

3. Mix in the Fruit

Pour your 2 cups of passion fruit pulp right into the warm syrup. Stir until smooth and fragrant.

4. Chill in the Fridge

Cover the bowl. Place it in the fridge for 2 to 3 hours.

The goal? The mixture must be ice-cold before it touches your machine. Warm liquid creates coarse, crunchy ice.

5. Churn and Set

Pour the cold mix into your ice cream maker. Churn for 15 to 20 minutes until slushy and thick. Scrape into a freezer-safe container. Press a sheet of parchment paper onto the surface, cover with a lid, and freeze for 2 hours to set.

Notes

Tips & Tricks

  • Buy the ugly ones: Shopping for fresh fruit? Look for bumpy, wrinkled skins. Wrinkled shells mean the fruit inside is sweet and ripe. Smooth ones are often too sour.
  • No ice cream maker? Pour the cold liquid into a flat metal baking pan. Freeze it, and scrape with a fork every 30 minutes for a quick granita.

Serving Suggestions

  • Temper first: Let the tub sit on the counter for 5 minutes before scooping. Sorbet lacks dairy fat, so it needs a minute to soften up.
  • Fun presentation: Scoop into chilled glass coupes or hollowed-out passion fruit shells. Garnish with a few fresh berries or a mint leaf.

Storage Instructions

  • Freezer storage: Keep in a tight container for up to 2 weeks.
  • Prevent freezer burn: Smooth down the top after scooping. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before closing the lid.
  • If it gets too hard: Do not microwave it! Just let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften naturally.

Find it online: https://icecreamin.com/passion-fruit-sorbet/