MSG Free Classic Mango Sorbet

Total time4 hr 20 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

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Few frozen desserts are as purely satisfying as a scoop of mango sorbet made entirely from scratch. The ingredient list here is refreshingly short — ripe mango flesh, fresh lime juice, a homemade simple syrup, and a pinch of salt — so you know exactly what's going into every bite. Store-bought frozen treats can be a minefield of additives and flavor enhancers, but this recipe sidesteps all of that by relying on real fruit and pantry staples. The lime juice adds a bright, citrusy lift that keeps the mango flavor from feeling flat or one-dimensional. Straining the blended purée through a fine-mesh sieve removes any fibrous bits, giving the finished sorbet a silky, restaurant-quality texture. The optional splash of vodka is a clever trick that keeps the sorbet scoopable straight from the freezer without affecting the flavor. Whether you're serving it as a light dessert after a big meal or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon, this one is hard to beat.

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Ingredients

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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