Sour tangy pureed gooseberries and lime churned with a dash of sugar to form a mouth-watering uplifting Gooseberry Sorbet.
Scoop something chilled and refreshing. And, relax.
This dish will ruffle any belief that vegan food can’t be made with some simple household ingredients.
When to make:
Make this:
- When you’re seeking a relaxing summer afternoon in the garden
- After a day at the beach, when you want to unwind with a sweet treat
- When you want to impress your loved one with a delicious and refreshing dessert
What inspired me:
I was inspired to create this recipe on a sunny morning at the farmer’s market, where the vibrant colours and sweet aromas of the fresh produce sparked my creativity. I wanted to capture the essence of summer in a dessert that’s not only delicious but also easy to make.
Origins of Sorbets:
Sorbets open up the palette at the start of a meal or at the end and are a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar-sweetened water with fruit. Sorbets originate from the Middle East.
Recipe Highlights:
- Vegan, paleo, and raw: This sorbet is a guilt-free treat that’s perfect for those with dietary restrictions
- Easy to make: With just a few simple ingredients and no cooking required, you can whip up this sorbet in no time
- Refreshing and tangy: The combination of sweet and sour flavours will leave you wanting more
- Perfect for warm weather: This sorbet is the ultimate summer dessert, perfect for hot days and balmy evenings
What equipment to use:
For this recipe, I suggest:
High speed blender
Freezer
What to do next:
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Love.
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Ingredients
- 50g raw unrefined cane sugar
- 200ml filtered water
- ½ lime, juice and zest
- 200g gooseberries
- ½ tsp arrowroot
Instructions
- Place the sugar in high-speed blender and blend till fine.
- Add in the water. Gradually add the lime juice and continue whizzing.
- Pulse the gooseberries in a blender until well blended and add in the arrowroot and continuing whizzing.
- Spoon the sorbet into glasses and place in the freezer for a couple of hours.
- Remove from freezer, 10 minutes before serving.