Paleo Turmeric Mango Sorbet
Bright, tropical, and just a little bit unexpected, this frozen treat delivers serious sunshine in every spoonful. Sweet mango gets blended with honey, fresh lime juice, and a warming spice blend of turmeric, ginger, and black pepper — a combination that sounds bold but tastes absolutely brilliant together. The black pepper is no accident either; it helps activate the turmeric, making this more than just a pretty dessert. Straining the purée before freezing gives you a silky, refined texture that rivals anything from a fancy scoop shop. The fork-scraping method during the freeze is a clever no-churn technique that breaks up ice crystals and keeps every bite light and scoopable. Whole-food sweeteners, real fruit, and nothing processed — this is the kind of dessert that fits a grain-free, refined-sugar-free lifestyle without feeling like a compromise. Let it sit for five minutes before serving and it scoops like a dream.
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4 servings
- 3 cups fresh or frozen mango chunks, thawed if frozen
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the turmeric, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the mango chunks, lime juice, and the cooled honey-spice mixture to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 60 seconds.
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