Delightfully Refreshing Grapefruit Sorbet
A light, zesty sorbet made from fresh grapefruit juice and zest, perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 180 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 2 teaspoons Grated Grapefruit Zest
- 1 cup Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
- 2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until dissolved to create simple syrup. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Zest and juice the grapefruits while the syrup cools. Use fresh grapefruit for the best flavor.
- Mix the cooled syrup with grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and zest in a large bowl. Whisk thoroughly.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions for 20-30 minutes, or freeze in a shallow dish if you don’t have one.
- Stir the mixture every 30 minutes for the first 2-3 hours if freezing without a machine, then freeze until firm.
- Serve in chilled bowls or cones, optionally garnished with mint or grapefruit peel.
Notes
For variations, try adding rosemary, a dash of spice, prosecco, or fruit berries to the mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sorbet, grapefruit, summer dessert, refreshing dessert