Make quick and easy, delicious, and sweet sorbets and other frozen fruity desserts for your family and friends! They will love it!

Lime Sorbet

Some people think they don’t care for lime, but serve them this delicious, fragrant sorbet, and they’re bound to reconsider.

Makes about 4 cups (½ cup per serving)

Ingredients

• 3 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime peel

Directions

1. Pour one cup of the freshly squeezed lime juice into a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir in the granulated sugar and bring it to a boil. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
3. Combine the lime syrup with the remaining juice and add the peel.
4. Let it cool at room temperature, and then place it in the fridge for at least 2–3 hours (overnight is best).
5. Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe 9×13-inch pan. Place it in the freezer for 30 minutes. The edges should start freezing.
6. Using a handheld electric mixer, beat the sorbet for 1 minute to break it up and make a smooth, creamy consistency.
7. Return to the freezer for another 30 minutes, and beat again as before. Do this 4–5 times, until the sorbet is firm. If at any point the sorbet is too hard to beat, place it in the refrigerator until it softens.
8. Serve right away, or transfer the sorbet to an airtight freezer-safe container.

Nutrition per Serving

Calories 168, fat 0.1 g, carbs 46.8 g, sugar 39.4 g, protein 0.5 g, sodium 3 mg

 

 

Strawberry Mint Granita

Wake up your taste buds with a burst of summer freshness. Strawberries and mint make a very cool combination.

Makes about 4 cups (½ cup per serving)

Ingredients

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup water
• 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
• 10 mint leaves

Directions

1. Combine the granulated sugar and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, but do not allow the mixture to boil.
3. Process the fresh strawberries in a food processor with the mint leaves.
4. Gradually pour the sugar syrup into the food processor while it’s running, and then transfer the whole strawberry mixture into the saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 5–7 minutes.
5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any strawberry seeds and mint leaves, and allow the mixture to cool for about 15 minutes.
6. Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and let it freeze for 1 hour.
7. Using a fork, scrape and loosen the mixture and put it back in the freezer.
8. Repeat the scraping and stirring every hour for the next 3 hours, or until the mixture becomes a crystallized slush.
9. Serve in chilled glasses and enjoy.

Nutrition per Serving

Calories 143, fat 0.6 g, carbs 36.1 g, sugar 30.6 g, protein 1.7 g, sodium 10 mg

 

 

Easy Watermelon Slushie

Surprise your company with this vibrant, unique slushie flavor.

Makes about 2 cups (½ cup per serving)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons water
• 4 cups ice cubes
• 3 cups diced watermelon

Directions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, water, and watermelon. Bring it to a simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, mashing the watermelon with a spoon.
2. Strain out the seeds and set the juice aside to cool.
3. In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine all the slushie ingredients. Process until smooth.
4. Serve in chilled glasses and enjoy.

Nutrition per Serving

Calories 147.3, fat 0.5 g, carbs 38.1 g, sugar 30.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, sodium 2.8 mg

 

 

Coffee Shaved Ice

Give yourself a lift with this easy, delicious coffee-flavored ice.

Makes about 4 cups (½ cup per serving)

Ingredients

• 1 cup freshly brewed coffee
• ½ cup water
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 4 cups crushed ice

Directions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the brewed coffee, water, and sugar.
2. Bring the whole mixture to a boil and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Let the syrup cool completely before serving (a minimum of 4 hours in the fridge or overnight).
4. Spoon the shaved ice into serving cups and pour some of the coffee syrup on top of the ice.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Nutrition per Serving

Calories 141, fat 0 g, carbs 37.5 g, sugar 37.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, sodium 2 mg

 

 

Piña Colada Pops

Another classic refreshment for your party backyard! This recipe is alcohol-free, but you can add a splash of coconut rum if you like. Just don’t go overboard, and allow a little more time for freezing.

Makes about 4 pops

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups frozen pineapple chunks
• 1 cup coconut milk
• ½ cup pineapple juice

Directions

1. In a food processor or blender, combine the ingredients until smooth.
2. Spoon the mixture into molds, and add the sticks or tops.
3. Freeze for 6 hours, and enjoy

Nutrition per Serving

Calories 68, fat 1.3 g, carbs 13.2 g, sugar 9.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, sodium 7.7 mg

 

 

 

**All of these recipes and more are found in Louise Davidson’s book Sorbet Cookbook: Homemade Sorbet, Shaved Ice, and Slushie Recipes. Click here or on the cover to get a copy!

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