Peanut Free Orange-Pistachio Mango Sorbet
Bright, tropical, and genuinely refreshing, this frozen dessert layers the natural sweetness of ripe mango with fresh-squeezed orange juice, a hit of lime, and a delicate honey syrup that keeps every bite smooth and scoopable. The citrus zest is a small touch that makes a big difference, lifting the whole flavor and giving it that vibrant, sun-drenched quality you want from a summer sorbet. Because the recipe is built entirely around fruit, juice, honey, and a handful of pantry staples, there are no hidden nut-based ingredients to worry about — and the pistachios are clearly marked optional, so you stay in full control of what goes into the bowl. Store-bought frozen desserts can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings, so making this at home means you know exactly what you're eating. The fork-scraping technique is surprisingly satisfying and requires zero special equipment — just a shallow container, a freezer, and a little patience across a few hours. The result is a light, granular texture that feels almost like a fancy Italian granita, elegant enough to serve to guests but easy enough for a weeknight treat.
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4 servings
- 3 cups frozen mango chunks, thawed
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ cup dry-roasted pistachios, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the thawed mango, orange juice, orange zest, lime juice, and sea salt to a blender or food processor. Pour in the cooled honey syrup and blend on high until completely smooth, about 60 seconds.
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