Hazelnut Free Classic Mango Sorbet
Ripe mango, fresh lime juice, and a simple homemade syrup come together in a sorbet that tastes like pure sunshine in a bowl. The fruit does all the heavy lifting here — sweet, fragrant mango flesh is blended until silky smooth, brightened with citrus, and churned into something that feels genuinely luxurious without a single complicated step. Tree nut allergies and sensitivities can make store-bought frozen desserts a real minefield, since shared production lines and undisclosed flavorings are everywhere — but this one is made entirely from ingredients you control. A splash of vodka is optional but clever, keeping the texture scoopable straight from the freezer rather than rock solid. Straining the purée before churning is the small extra step that separates a good sorbet from a great one, removing any fibrous bits for that perfectly smooth, restaurant-quality finish. Whether you serve it as a palate cleanser, a light dessert, or an afternoon treat on a hot day, this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to all summer long.
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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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