Cashew Free Strawberry Sorbet with Honey & Lemon
Bright, juicy strawberries blended with honey, fresh lemon juice, and a whisper of zest — this sorbet is the kind of dessert that tastes like pure summer in a bowl. A simple honey syrup brings everything together with natural sweetness, while a pinch of sea salt and optional ground ginger add just enough depth to keep it interesting. Straining the blended mixture gives the final scoop a silky, restaurant-worthy texture that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. Many store-bought frozen desserts sneak in nut-based ingredients or are processed on shared lines, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in every spoonful. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely free of tree nuts, relying instead on whole fruit and pantry staples you likely already have on hand. After a spin in the ice cream maker and a few hours in the freezer, you're rewarded with a pale pink, scoopable sorbet that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Let it sit on the counter for five minutes before serving and it softens into the perfect consistency — no fuss, no worry, just clean and vibrant flavor.
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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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