Easy Grapefruit Sorbet Recipes You’re Sure to Love
When you want something cold and refreshing, nothing beats a bowl of homemade grapefruit sorbet. This bright and tangy frozen treat is perfect for relaxing at the end of the day or shaking things up at your family parties.
This guide explains two easy grapefruit sorbet recipes you can make at home using delicious Texas Rio red grapefruit and other tasty ingredients!
Key Takeaways
- Grapefruit sorbet is a simple frozen treat made with fresh grapefruit juice, sugar, and water, along with other ingredients.
- Sorbet recipes should use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice for the best flavor.
- For your easy grapefruit sorbet recipe, meals, or dessert, you can get the juiciest and sweetest Texas Rio red grapefruits from Winter Sweetz.
Classic Grapefruit Sorbet
Grapefruits are naturally refreshing and packed with nutrients, making them ideal for a light citrus dessert. This classic grapefruit sorbet uses fresh grapefruit juice to create a cold, sweet treat. It relies on a high-quality, handmade simple syrup base to ensure a smooth texture.
Ingredients
- 3 large Texas Rio red grapefruits
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- Salt
Directions
- Zest part of one grapefruit into a small plate and set aside.
- Cut the grapefruits in half and juice them. Measure about one and a half cups of grapefruit juice and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, add one and a quarter cups of water and one cup of sugar. Heat the pan over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely. This mixture is a simple syrup that will make your sorbet smooth and sweet.
- Remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the grapefruit zest. Let the syrup cool to room temperature so the oils from the zest can flavor it.
- Add grapefruit juice and the cooled syrup (you can strain the zest now for a perfectly smooth texture, or leave it in for flecks of color).
- Place the mix in the fridge. Let it sit for at least two hours or until the mixture is chilled all the way through.
- Take the cold mixture out of the fridge and pour it into your ice cream maker. Turn on the ice cream machine and follow the manufacturer's directions that came with your machine. Most ice cream makers will churn the sorbet for about 20 minutes until it becomes smooth and thick.
- When the churning is done, you can serve the grapefruit sorbet right away for a soft ice cream texture. If you want it firmer, transfer the sorbet to a freezer-safe container and put it in the freezer for three to four hours before serving.
Paloma Grapefruit Sorbet
The paloma grapefruit sorbet is a boozy treat that’s sure to brighten your day. It’s made with grapefruit juice and tequila, bringing a tart twist to a familiar favorite. Since alcohol doesn’t freeze, it makes the sorbet much softer and more like a granita.
Ingredients
- 3 Texas Rio red grapefruits
- ½ cup of fresh lime juice
- ¾ cup of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of tequila or mezcal
- ¾ tablespoon of Kosher salt or sea salt
- 2 tablespoons of lime zest
Directions
- Cut the grapefruits in half and juice them. Measure out 2 cups of fresh juice.
- Combine the grapefruit juice, lime juice, and sugar in a blender or a bowl. Whisk or blend until you can no longer see or feel the sugar grains.
- Stir in the tequila and the kosher salt. The salt brings out the "Paloma" cocktail profile.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture until it is thoroughly cold.
- Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and turn the machine on.
- Transfer the sorbet to a freezer-safe container with a lid and put it in the freezer for three to four hours before serving.
Use Fresh Grapefruit Juice for Perfect Frozen Treats
Fresh grapefruit juice has a natural sweetness that makes desserts feel light, refreshing, and full of character. These easy-to-follow grapefruit sorbet recipes let you savor tart, refreshing flavors at home!
The Texas Rio red grapefruits from Winter Sweetz make it easy to create a variety of frozen delights! This juicy, flavorful fruit works well in sorbets, ice creams, and popsicles. With high-quality grapefruit, you can explore new flavors, improve classic recipes, and make every frozen treat taste fresh and vibrant!