Homemade Orange Sherbet
Fresh, creamy homemade orange sherbet made with real orange juice and zest. Perfect dessert for summer gatherings.
Servings: 4 Servings
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Ice Cream Maker
Ingredients
- 7 ounces sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice approximately 2-3 pounds oranges
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups very cold whole milk
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine sugar, orange zest, salt, orange juice, lemon juice, and vanilla. Process until sugar is dissolved, approximately 1 minute.
- Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl and whisk in the cold whole milk. Cover and place in the refrigerator until mixture reaches 40°F or below, approximately 1 hour.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and process until it reaches the consistency of soft serve ice cream, approximately 30 minutes (time varies by machine).
- Serve immediately or transfer to a lidded container and place in freezer until firm, approximately 3 hours.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor. Store-bought juice is often too sweet. The sherbet melts quickly if served right away—freezing completely for a few hours improves both texture and taste.
Inspired by Alton Brown