Tart & Tempting 4-Ingredient Cranberry Sorbet Magic
A refreshing and tart cranberry sorbet with a perfect balance of sweetness. Ideal for a light dessert or palate cleanser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes (includes freezing)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Cool slightly, then blend until smooth.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids.
- Pour into a shallow dish and freeze for 4-6 hours.
- Stir every hour to break up ice crystals.
- Serve chilled in bowls or glasses.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste if cranberries are very tart.
- For a smoother texture, blend again before freezing.
- Garnish with fresh mint or a lemon slice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg