Strawberry Sorbet

8 hours 30 minutes, 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) sugar
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) water
  • 6 cups (1.5 mL) strawberries, halves
  • 2 tbsp. (30 mL) lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. (30 mL) frozen orange concentrate
  • strawberries, sliced

Description

  1. In small saucepan, heat sugar and water, stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour into bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 2 hours.
  2. In blender, puree strawberries. Add lemon and orange juices and sugar water mixture; blend thoroughly. Pour strawberry mixture into 8 inch (2 L) square metal baking pan, cover and freeze for 3 to 4 hours or until almost firm. Break mixture up into small pieces and puree in blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Pour mixture into container with a lid. Freeze for about 3 hours or until firm.
  3. Garnish each serving with extra sliced strawberries.

** Can be made ahead and frozen.  Refrigerate for about 20 – 30 minutes before serving or until slightly softened.