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Squeaky clean tasting, light, bracingly fresh and seasonal as can be, this blueberry sorbet might well be the “it” dessert of spring and summer.
These things are indisputable: Dark blue is calm and cooling. Blueberries are good for you. And pure Chilean blueberry juice is among the best quality in the world. Put them all together and you have a sublime sorbet.
I feel more relaxed and healthy just thinking about it.
This would be perfect for a backyard BBQ or patio party — sweet, in season, and spectacular!
Recipe: Blueberry Sorbet
Summary: Squeaky clean tasting, light, bracingly fresh and seasonal as can be, blueberry sorbet is the “it” dessert of summer, and perfect for a backyard BBQ.
Ingredients
- 18 ounces fresh blueberries (I used 3 6-ounce containers, which equals 18 ounces)
- 8-8 ½ ounces pure cold blueberry juice (I used blueberry juice from Chile)
- 6 tablespoons vanilla sugar
- 1 tablespoon Crème de Cassis or Chambord (could also use St. Germain or even vodka)
- 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice
- Sprinkle of salt
Instructions
- Wash, dry and puree blueberries using a food processor. I used a mini processor and did the berries in 2 batches. Place puree in a 4-cup measure. Add blueberry juice, sugar, liqueur, lemon juice and a tiny sprinkle of salt. Stir well to combine and dissolve the sugar.
- You may either use the mixture to make sorbet immediately, or refrigerate it for a couple of hours. If you begin with a cold mixture, freezing time is faster.
- To make now: Pour mixture into ice cream freezer and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Mine took about 20 minutes. Your mileage may vary depending on your machine and how cold your mixture is when you begin.
- Remove frozen sorbet from machine and either eat immediately, or spoon into containers with tight fitting lids. Freeze for several hours for best scooping results.
- Serves 6-8.
Quick notes
Foods from Chile sent the blueberry juice for recipe development.
Source
Dorothy Reinhold / Shockingly Delicious.
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Preparation time: 8 minutes
Freezing time: 20-30 minutes
Diet type: Vegetarian, vegan
Diet tags: Reduced fat
Number of servings (yield): 6-8
Culinary tradition: USA (Nouveau)
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The #SundaySupper group is throwing a summer BBQ today, offering recipes for all things fit for a summer celebration! Try my Blueberry Sorbet (as part of a red, white and blue dessert perhaps?), or any of the other delicious suggestions below.
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Very nice recipe, Dorothy!!! I am a huge fan of sorbets and this one has all the right stuff 😉
Diana,
Thank you!
I made cherry sorbet once, blueberry would be great!
Sarah,
Now I want to make cherry sorbet too!
I love when desserts are actually filled with good-for-me things! This would be the perfect light finish to a summer meal.
Courtney,
Me too.
I also feel calm and relaxed looking at this sorbet. I love the color and it looks amazing! Such a delicious dessert for the summer.
You are absolutely right – blueberry sorbet is perfect at this time of year and yours looks beautiful!
I love how blueberries turn everything in their path such a beautiful color! This sorbet sounds delicious!
Divine!
I love sorbet. It’s a guilt-free dessert. Your sorbet is gorgeous!
Jennie,
Thank you! I love it for the same reason. 🙂
I´m a die hard fan of sorbets, and this one sounds awesome Dorothy! I even have the cassis liqueur. And blueberries can be found year round here.
Paula,
You are lucky! We can find them year-round in So Calif., but July is high season here. In the winter months, they are imported from overseas, and the price reflects that.
SO gorgeous and refreshing! The color is simply beautiful!
Jan,
Thank you! I was very happy with the color, too!
I love berry sorbets and yours is so beautiful and vibrant!
I absolutely love blueberry sorbet! It is so refreshing and flavorful! The color is very pretty too.
Wow, does that look amazing!! Perfect for a summer BBQ!!!
This is just beautiful! Yum!
Shannon,
Thank you! The color turned out very saturated!
Mmmm…sorbet is summer in a bowl!
Foodie Army Wife,
Exactly right!
I won a prize pack of food from Chile and one of the things was a bottle of blueberry juice. Now I know exactly what to make with it. Beautiful sorbet and I love the color of it!
Renee,
This is EXACTLY what to do with your blueberry juice. I found this juice super tasty just to drink, but it was gone quickly. Making this sorbet out of it makes it last a bit longer so I can savor it.
Yum. I love blueberries, and this looks so refreshing!
Treats,
Oh yes, it is! It’s not overly sweet, so it feels really “clean” when you eat it, if you know what I mean.
I have three huge packs of blueberries and I don’t know what to do with them. I’m making your recipe today!!
Jennifer,
Perfect plan!
In addition to a BBQ, I see your blueberry sorbet served at an elegant cocktail party. (Love the touch of Chambord!) As you say the dessert is sublime =)
Ninja,
Thank you! You’re right…it can dress either up or down!