Light Summer Fruit Sorbets!

There is no better time of the year than summer to enjoy a nice Fruity Sorbet. A dessert that is consistent enough to fill you up, but light enough for you to want to jump in the pool straight after.

It is cool, refreshing, sweet, but not too sweet, all whislt remaining light and palatable! 

Normally, it is a recipe I turn to when I have a sweet craving 🙈 I personally find it just as satisfying and yummy as ice cream but without the guilt. It is also the perfect choice if you have any vegan friends coming over. Kids love it too! 😉

​So, without further ado, lets get to it!

This time, I've made both mango and strawberry lemon as they are my most requested, however, you can make a sorbet with any fruit of your preference including pineapple, raspberry, watermelon, banana, etc. 

Ingredients

I used:
- 1 pound of strawberries (or 2 large mangoes) 
- 1/4 cup of coconut or nut milk
- Juice from 3 lemons 
- 2 tbsps. of sugar (or the equivalent in sweetner for a sugar free alternative)
- Mint leaves

Method

1. First you will need to chop up your fruit in halves or small squares as seen in the images bellow. 
2. Place them into Ziplog style bags, or a Tupperware container, and then place them in the freezer for a minimum of three hours.

- Once your fruit bits are frozen, place them directly into a food processor and mix for about two minutes, until the fruit has become completely disintegrated and smooth. 
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Food processors are best for really getting that creamy texture for your sorbet, but, if you don't have one, you can use a blender too. Just make sure you stir the mixture constantly for an even consistency. 

Next up, add the rest of the ingredients including the sugar (or sweetener), lemon juice, milk, mint leaves. Mix again for another 2-3 minutes. If making a mango sorbet, coconut milk will give that really nice tropical flavour!

And... voila! Your sorbet is ready!
​ Now, don't worry if the texture seems a bit too watery or runny. You can add a little more of the fruit to thicken the consistently or place the mixture in the freezer for another
​20 minutes. 

Empty your sorbet into another recipient and clean the food processor to make your next flavour. Repeat the same process for your strawberry sorbet. 

I feel that almond milk and even greek yoghurt work really nicely with strawberries.
​It's up to you 😉

Make sure to keep your Sorbet in the freezer until immediately before serving. In terms of presentation, you can add all sorts of goodies including, granola, shaved coconut, chocolate chips, crushed nuts and pretty much anything you like!

Now, all that is left is to enjoy those long summer days! 🤗