Mushroom Free Apple Cinnamon Sorbet with Vanilla
Warm spiced apples, floral Ceylon cinnamon, and a whisper of vanilla come together in a frozen dessert that feels both nostalgic and a little bit fancy. The apples are simmered down with honey until they're completely tender, then blended silky-smooth and strained before freezing — so every spoonful is clean, bright, and free of any unwanted textures or ingredients. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps the flavor lively and stops the sorbet from tasting flat, which is a small step that makes a big difference. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought frozen dessert. The double-blend method — freezing the purée solid, then blitzing it again — is what gives this sorbet its creamy, scoopable consistency without any dairy or stabilizers. Serve it straight from the blender for a soft, almost gelato-like texture, or pop it back in the freezer for a firmer scoop that holds its shape beautifully in a bowl.
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4 servings
- 4 medium apples (about 1 ½ lb), peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- ½ cup water
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¾ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla powder
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped apples, water, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and sea salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are completely tender and beginning to break down, about 12–15 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla powder and lemon juice. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
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