Gelatin Free Classic Mango Sorbet
Ripe mango, fresh lime juice, and a simple homemade syrup are all it takes to make a sorbet that tastes like pure sunshine in a bowl. The texture is silky and scoopable, with a bright citrus edge that keeps every bite from feeling too sweet. Many store-bought frozen desserts sneak in gelatin as a stabilizer to achieve that smooth, creamy consistency — this recipe skips it entirely, relying instead on a well-chilled purée and a proper churn to get the job done. The optional splash of vodka is a clever trick that lowers the freezing point just enough to keep the sorbet soft and easy to scoop straight from the freezer. Straining the blended mango through a fine-mesh sieve removes any fibrous bits, so the final result is impossibly smooth without any additives. It's the kind of dessert that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but is genuinely straightforward to pull off at home.
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6 servings
For the simple syrup
- ¾ cup water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
For the sorbet
- 2 lbs ripe mango flesh (from about 3 large mangoes), roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ⅛ tsp fine salt
- 1 tbsp vodka (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Add the mango flesh, lime juice, salt, and chilled simple syrup to a blender or food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in the vodka, if using.
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