Turkey Free Turmeric Mango Sorbet
Bright, tropical, and just a little unexpected, this frozen dessert is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Sweet mango gets blended with fresh lime juice, honey, and a warming spice blend of turmeric, ginger, and a pinch of black pepper — a combination that sounds bold but tastes absolutely brilliant. The turmeric lends a gorgeous golden hue and a subtle earthiness that keeps this from being just another fruit sorbet. A simple honey syrup ties everything together and helps the texture stay scoopable rather than icy, while the fork-scraping method means you don't need any special equipment to pull it off. Since every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food, there's nothing hidden to worry about — just clean, vibrant flavor from start to finish. Let it sit for five minutes before scooping and it comes out perfectly silky, ready to serve straight from the freezer.
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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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