Easy Fruit Sorbet Recipe

Sorbet is a delightful frozen dessert that takes advantage of fresh fruit flavors. Calling for just water, sugar, and the fruit of your choice—and the use of an ice cream maker—this refreshing dessert is simple to make and perfect on a warm summer day.

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If you have fresh fruit from your garden or the farmer's market, you can freeze it to make a seasonal sorbet to enjoy for weeks to come. You can also use pre-frozen fruit or juice to make sorbet. Although this recipe uses cantaloupe, the possibilities are endless; consider cherry, grapefruit, lemon, orange, peach, pineapple, raspberry, strawberry, or watermelon.

Sorbet does not contain any dairy products, so it's a great option for a dairy-free, vegetarian, or vegan diet. It is also gluten-free and has no stabilizers or preservatives found in commercially prepared frozen desserts.

What Is the Difference Between Sorbet and Sherbet?

Sorbet contains no dairy—just fruit and sugar. Sherbet is a similar fruit-based dessert, but it contains some milk.

Is Sorbet the Same as Italian Ice?

Italian ice and sorbet are both made with a combination of fruit, water, and sugar, but the texture may be different. Sorbet tends to be a bit smoother than Italian ice.

What You'll Need to Make This Basic Fruit Sorbet Recipe

A Nice Medium Saucepan

A Zippy Blender

A Good Freezer Container