Summer Fruit Sorbet

Nothing hits the spot quite like a cold treat on a hot day. Take advantage of the abundance of fresh fruit this time of year and try this summer fruit sorbet recipe - no ice cream maker needed!

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 cups of fresh fruit (smaller berries like raspberries/blueberries may only require 3 cups)

• 2 tbsp. raw honey, maple syrup, or other sweetener of choice. (You may also choose to omit sweeteners altogether.)

• 1 tsp. lemon juice

• 1/4 cup warm water, as needed

Directions:

1. On a parchment-lined baking tray, prep your fruit for freezing. If using berries simply spread out in a single layer on the baking tray, if using peaches, watermelon, cherries, etc prep the fruit by removing any pits or seeds, and slicing or chopping into small pieces before spreading out in a single layer on the baking tray. Freeze fruit for at least 3-4 hours or overnight.
2. Place frozen fruit, sweetener of choice and lemon juice in food processor or heavy-duty blender and blend until smooth. If needed, add up to 1/4 cup of warm water to help achieve a smooth texture.
3. Eat immediately if you prefer a soft-serve texture, or transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3-4 hours or until firm. 

Flavour Ideas:

• Summer Berry - Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry and/or Blackberry.

• Peach

• Watermelon & Lime

• Apricot & Plum

• Cherry

Note:

You can also make this in an ice cream maker if you have one. Simply skip the step of freezing the fruit beforehand and just puree your fruit, sweetener, and lemon juice in a blender, cool in the fridge for an hour then pour into your ice cream maker and churn until you achieve a soft-serve consistency. Eat immediately or freeze until firm.