This easy orange sorbet recipe is a refreshing, simple summer treat to beat the heat.
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When the weather warms up, frozen desserts are my go-to. With a reliable ice cream maker and a good blender I’ve been making lots of homemade ice cream, milkshakes, and sorbets. This easy orange sorbet uses just a few pantry ingredients and produces bright, citrusy results—perfect for summer.
The recipe is very simple: water, sugar, and fresh orange juice. Start by making a simple syrup—heat water and sugar until the sugar dissolves, then cool completely. Stir the cooled syrup into the orange juice, chill the mixture, and process it in your ice cream machine according to the manufacturer’s directions.
When it finishes, the sorbet will have a soft-serve texture. For easier scooping and a firmer texture, transfer the sorbet to a container and freeze it for about two hours before serving. Garnish with an orange slice and a sprig of mint for a pretty presentation.
This sorbet is bright, sweet, and incredibly satisfying on a hot day. It also freezes well, so you can prepare it ahead and keep a container in the freezer for quick desserts.
Summer Sorbet Essentials:
A few tools make sorbet-making easier and more enjoyable.
- Ice cream machine
- Ice cream scoop
- Mini sundae glasses for serving
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Easy Homemade Orange Sorbet Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups orange juice
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves to make a simple syrup.
- Remove from heat and let the simple syrup cool completely.
- Stir the cooled simple syrup into the orange juice until well combined.
- Chill the sorbet mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer’s directions until frozen.
- The sorbet will be soft-serve in texture; transfer to the freezer for at least 2 hours for a firmer, scoopable consistency.
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