Pecan Free Classic Mango Sorbet
Few frozen desserts capture the pure, sun-ripened flavor of fresh fruit the way a homemade mango sorbet does. Ripe mango flesh gets blended with bright lime juice and a chilled simple syrup, then churned into something silky, vibrant, and deeply refreshing. A pinch of salt sharpens every note, and the optional splash of vodka keeps the texture scoopably soft straight from the freezer. Store-bought sorbets can be a gamble when it comes to shared production lines and mystery additives, but this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — no surprises hiding in the fine print. Straining the purée before churning is the small extra step that takes the texture from good to genuinely luxurious. Whether you're serving it after a spicy dinner or just chasing something cold on a warm afternoon, this sorbet delivers that clean, tropical payoff every single time.
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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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