Peach Sorbet – The Ultimate Homemade Refreshing Frozen Peach Dessert Bursting with Fresh Fruit Flavour
Peach Sorbet is a refreshing frozen dessert made with ripe peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and water. It is naturally dairy-free, vegan-friendly, and incredibly easy to prepare at home. The peaches are blended into a smooth puree before being frozen into a silky, refreshing treat. Perfect for warm weather, Peach Sorbet is light, fruity, and beautifully balanced between sweetness and citrus. It can be enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh berries, cookies, or sparkling beverages for an elegant summer dessert.
Ingredients
- 5 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and slice the peaches.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Allow the simple syrup to cool completely.
- Blend the peaches until smooth.
- Add the cooled syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt to the peach puree.
- Blend again until silky smooth.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and stir every 30–45 minutes for 3–4 hours to break up ice crystals.
- Scoop into chilled bowls and garnish with fresh peach slices and mint before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe, fragrant peaches for the sweetest flavor.
- Fresh lemon juice enhances the natural fruit taste.
- Chill the mixture before freezing for smoother texture.
- A pinch of salt helps balance the sweetness.
- Frozen peaches can be used when fresh peaches are unavailable.
- Blend thoroughly for a silky consistency.
- Store in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn.
- Let the sorbet soften for a few minutes before scooping.