Sugar-Free Strawberry Sorbet
Strawberry sorbet is a refreshing and delicious summer treat that is easy to make at home. This recipe uses fresh strawberries, lemon juice, water, sweetener, and vanilla extract to create a smooth and flavorful sorbet that is perfect for a hot day. Garnish the sorbet with fresh strawberries for a beautiful and delicious dessert.
Strawberry sorbet is a classic summer dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. The earliest known recipes for strawberry sorbet date back to the 16th century, and the dish has been popular in Italy, France, and England ever since. Strawberry sorbet is made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice, and it is typically served chilled or frozen. Over the years, many variations of the classic strawberry sorbet recipe have been developed, including this one that uses a sugar-free sweetener. This version of the recipe is just as delicious as the original, but it is also lower in calories and carbohydrates.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice (such as stevia, erythritol, or xylitol)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the strawberries, lemon juice, water, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Scoop the sorbet into bowls and serve immediately.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
Why It Works
- The strawberries provide the sorbet with its natural sweetness and flavor.
- The lemon juice adds a bit of tartness to the sorbet, which helps to balance out the sweetness of the strawberries.
- The water helps to thin out the sorbet, making it easier to blend and scoop.
- The sweetener adds sweetness to the sorbet without adding any calories or carbohydrates.
- The vanilla extract adds a subtle flavor to the sorbet that complements the strawberries and lemon juice.