Blueberry Sorbet (3 Ingredients!)
This blueberry sorbet recipe needs just 3 ingredients and a food processor: no ice cream maker required! It’s delicious, naturally sweetened, and ready in 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frozen
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean Diet, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups blueberries (fresh berries frozen for 2 hours on a sheet pan, or store-bought frozen)
- 4 to 5 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 3 to 5 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Freeze the blueberries: If using fresh blueberries, spread them in a single layer on a sheet pan and freeze for 2 hours. If using store-bought frozen blueberries, they’re ready to go.
- Blend the sorbet: Place the blueberries, maple syrup, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using) in a food processor. Process for several minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Add another tablespoon or two of water and more maple syrup as needed, until the mixture turns from crumbles into a smooth, creamy consistency and your desired sweetness. (Frozen blueberries may need slightly more sweetener.) This process takes several minutes, so don’t worry if it doesn’t come together right away.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately for a soft-serve texture, or transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze 1 to 2 hours for a firmer, scoopable sorbet. This sorbet doesn’t save well and is best enjoyed fresh. If needed, store in a freezer-safe container for 1 to 2 days for best results, and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping.
Notes
For a creamier texture: Add ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk or Greek yogurt while blending.
Mixed berry version: Swap in frozen strawberries, raspberries, or a mixed berry blend for up to half of the blueberries.
Blueberry peach: Try swapping in frozen peaches for half the blueberries.
Add fresh herbs: Blend in a few fresh mint or basil leaves for a bright, garden-fresh twist.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/blueberry-sorbet/