
Bright, jewel-red, and bursting with the pure taste of ripe strawberries, this frozen dessert is the kind of thing that makes summer feel complete. Store-bought sorbets and fruit-flavored frozen treats are notorious for sneaking in citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer, which makes finding a clean option genuinely frustrating. This one keeps things beautifully simple — fresh strawberries, a homemade simple syrup, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt are all you need. The strawberries get blended smooth and strained for a silky, refined texture that rivals anything you'd find at a fancy gelato counter. Churning the chilled base in an ice cream maker gives it that light, scoopable consistency without any additives or shortcuts. It's completely plant-based too, so it works for just about everyone at the table. Once you've tasted a sorbet made entirely from real fruit and nothing else, it's hard to go back.
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Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Add the hulled strawberries to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
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