Cardamom Plum Sorbet
A refreshing, jewel-toned sorbet that blends ripe plums with a whisper of warm cardamom and lemon for balance. Naturally dairy-free and vegan, it churns silky-smooth and scoops beautifully for hot days, dinner parties, or an elegant palate cleanser.
Ingredients
- 4 cups ripe plums, pitted and chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, and cardamom, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the fruit: Wash, pit, and roughly chop the plums; leave skins on for vibrant color and added flavor.
- Blend: Add plums, lemon juice, cooled cardamom syrup, and a pinch of salt to a blender. Blend until completely smooth; taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Strain (optional): For an ultra-smooth texture, pass the purée through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing with a spatula to remove skins and pulp.
- Chill: Transfer the mixture to a covered container and refrigerate until thoroughly cold, at least 2 hours.
- Freeze with an ice cream maker: Pour the chilled base into the machine and churn according to manufacturer instructions until thick and creamy.
- Freeze without a machine: Pour into a shallow dish and freeze, scraping and stirring with a fork every 30 minutes until evenly frozen and smooth, about 3–4 hours.
- Set: Transfer to an airtight container, press parchment or plastic wrap onto the surface, and freeze at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Let sit at room temperature 5–10 minutes to soften slightly, then scoop and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22g
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