Vanilla Bean Sorbet with Strawberry-Blueberry Compote
Total time5 hr
Prep time20 min
Cook time10 min
4.5(15)
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
For the sorbet
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch fine salt
For the compote
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, sugar, vanilla bean seeds, and the scraped pod in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3–4 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.
- 2
Remove from the heat, add the pinch of salt and 1 tbsp lemon juice, and let the syrup steep for 15 minutes. Remove and discard the vanilla pod, then strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!