Are you looking for a summer treat that is refreshing, easy to make, and doesn’t take all kinds of ingredients? You are in luck! Learn how to make an amazing orange sorbet with just 4 simple ingredients. The perfect treat for you and your family when it is hot outside or whenever you want it.
Ingredients
To make this homemade orange sorbet, you need these simple ingredients:
- Orange juice – This is the main ingredient for the sorbet. Make sure to use an orange juice that is 100% juice and NOT from concentrate; it will turn out better.
- Water – I always use filtered water.
- Sugar – Normal white granulated sugar. This is needed so you get the right consistency, and the sorbet becomes scoopable.
- Salt – A little bit of salt to add balance.
Equipment
- Ice cream machine:Â This is the one I love, but any ice cream machine should work.
- Spoon
- Freezer-safe container
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How to Make Orange Sorbet At Home
Start by making a simple syrup. Heat up the water until boiling; it will only take 45 to 60 seconds in the microwave or a bit longer in a pot on the stovetop burner. Then add the sugar to the hot water and stir with a spoon until all dissolved and the liquid is clear; this is the simple syrup.
Pour the orange juice, the simple syrup, and the salt into your ice cream machine. Any machine should work. Turn it on and let it run for around 24 minutes. That is how long it takes my machine to make sorbet. It will just depend on the one that you are using.
Once the machine stops, you will be left with an orange sorbet that is a bit firmer than a slushy as far as the consistency goes. You can eat it now or transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for a few hours to firm up even more.
Time to eat that amazing homemade fruit sorbet! Enjoy!
Do I have to use an Ice Cream Machine to Make Sorbet?
No! There is a way around using an ice cream machine. Pour all the ingredients (after making the simple syrup, of course) into a freezer-safe container and place it in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, pull it out and stir vigorously, which will break up the ice crystals. Keep doing this until it thickens up.
How long does homemade orange sorbet last?
It will last a few weeks in the freezer, but honestly, I doubt it will last that long, haha. I am sure it will get gobbled up in a few days.
Here are other cold refreshing treats that you can try:
- Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade
- Frozen Hot Chocolate
- Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
- 3-Ingredient Chocolate Ice Cream
Homemade Orange Sorbet
Equipment
- Ice cream machine
- spoon
- Freezer-safe container
Ingredients
- 3 cups of orange juice 720g
- 2/3 cup of sugar 133g
- 6 Tbsp of water 90g
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the water in the microwave for 45 to 60 seconds or in a pot on the stovetop and bring to a boil.
- Add the sugar to the water and stir until clear to create the simple syrup.
- Add the orange juice, simple syrup, and the salt to your ice cream machine and let it run for about 24 minutes until the sorbet is formed and thick.
- Serve as is or place the orange sorbet in a freezer-safe container and freeze for a few hours to firm it up.
- Scoop and serve the homemade orange sorbet. Enjoy!
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