Alpha Gal Friendly Strawberry Sorbet with Honey & Lemon
Bright, juicy strawberries blended with honey, fresh lemon juice, and a whisper of ginger — this sorbet is the kind of dessert that tastes like pure summer in a bowl. Because alpha-gal means avoiding mammalian products, frozen treats can be a minefield of hidden dairy, gelatin, or other animal-derived additives lurking in store-bought options. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely, relying on fruit, honey, and pantry staples with zero mammalian ingredients to worry about. The honey syrup is made from scratch so you know exactly what's going in, and straining the blended mixture gives the final scoop a silky, professional texture that rivals anything from a scoop shop. A touch of lemon zest keeps the flavor lively and bright, while the optional ground ginger adds just enough warmth to make it interesting. It churns up pale pink and beautifully smooth, and a short rest on the counter before serving means perfect scoopable consistency every time. Clean, refreshing, and completely safe to enjoy — this one is a freezer staple worth making on repeat.
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4 servings
- 1 lb fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and halved
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Add the strawberries, cooled honey syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and ground ginger (if using) to a blender or food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
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