Honey Free Classic Mango Sorbet
Few frozen desserts are as purely satisfying as a scoop of mango sorbet on a warm day, and this version delivers that sunshine-bright flavor in every bite. Ripe mango flesh is blended until silky smooth, then brightened with fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt that makes the fruit flavor pop in a way that's genuinely surprising. The sweetness here comes entirely from granulated sugar in a simple syrup — no hidden sweeteners, no ambiguous additives, just clean, straightforward ingredients you can feel good about. A small splash of vodka is optional but clever, keeping the texture scoopable straight from the freezer without any fuss. Straining the purée through a fine-mesh sieve removes any fibrous bits, so the final result is impossibly smooth and restaurant-worthy. Once it's churned and frozen firm, you've got a dessert that tastes like it took serious effort but is really just fruit, sugar, citrus, and a little patience.
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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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