A refreshing and tangy kiwi sorbet made with ripe kiwis, homemade sugar syrup, and lemon juice. This light and fruity dessert is perfect for warm days and can be prepared with or without an ice cream maker.
Total Time:2 hours 20 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Ingredients
Kiwi Sorbet
6 ripe kiwis, peeled and quartered
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
Prepare Sugar Syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
Blend Kiwis: Place the peeled and quartered kiwis into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
Strain Mixture: Pour the kiwi puree through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove seeds and achieve a smoother texture, pressing gently with a spatula to extract all the juice.
Combine and Chill: Stir together the strained kiwi puree, cooled sugar syrup, and juice of one lemon until fully incorporated. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
Freeze: If using an ice cream maker, pour the chilled mixture into the machine and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches sorbet consistency. For a no-churn method, transfer the mixture to a shallow, airtight container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes for about 3-4 hours, until firm and scoopable.
Serve: Enjoy the sorbet immediately for a softer texture or store it in an airtight container in the freezer until firm. Let it sit for a few minutes before scooping for the best texture.
Notes
Adjust sugar quantity according to the sweetness of your kiwis and personal preference.
For a seedless sorbet, ensure you strain the puree thoroughly to remove all seeds.
If you don't have an ice cream maker, the no-churn freezing method works well but requires occasional stirring to prevent large ice crystals.
You can add a splash of lime juice instead of lemon for a slightly different citrus flavor.
Serve garnished with fresh kiwi slices or mint leaves for an appealing presentation.
