Rosy Strawberry Sorbet
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto
Prep and Cook Time 30 mins

This juicy strawberry sorbet isn’t merely rose-colored. It also contains rosewater, which combines so beautifully with strawberries that its flavor seems like an extension of the fruit. Neither heavy nor perfume-y, it gives the sorbet a delicate, aromatic sweetness.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a small pot over medium-high heat, bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a simmer. Stir to dissolve sugar, then remove pot from heat and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, purée strawberries in a blender. Pour purée through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, pressing down with a spatula to extract liquid. Discard seeds.

Step 3
3

In a medium bowl, combine sugar syrup, strawberry purée, rosewater, lemon juice, and salt. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours.

Step 4
4

Stir mixture well, then freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Ingredients

 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp. sugar
 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
 1 1/2 tablespoons rosewater (see Notes)
 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1
1

In a small pot over medium-high heat, bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a simmer. Stir to dissolve sugar, then remove pot from heat and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, purée strawberries in a blender. Pour purée through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, pressing down with a spatula to extract liquid. Discard seeds.

Step 3
3

In a medium bowl, combine sugar syrup, strawberry purée, rosewater, lemon juice, and salt. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours.

Step 4
4

Stir mixture well, then freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Rosy Strawberry Sorbet

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