Gluten Free Strawberry Sorbet with Honey & Lemon
Few desserts feel as effortlessly refreshing as a fruit sorbet, and this strawberry version hits every note — bright, floral, and just tart enough to keep you coming back for another spoonful. The base is beautifully simple: ripe strawberries blended with a honey syrup, fresh lemon juice, zest, and a pinch of sea salt that quietly amplifies everything. A touch of ground ginger is optional, but it adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more interesting than your average frozen treat. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — it's just clean, whole-food cooking from start to finish. The straining step is worth the extra minute; it gives the finished sorbet that silky, scoopable texture you'd expect from a good gelato shop. Churning in an ice cream maker produces a pale pink, cloud-soft result that firms up beautifully in the freezer. Pull it out five minutes before serving and it scoops like a dream straight into bowls or glasses.
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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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