Skip to main content

Strawberry-Sambuca Sorbet

4.6

(13)

Image may contain Creme Cream Food Dessert and Ice Cream
Strawberry-Sambuca SorbetRita Maas

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr

Cooks' note:

• Sorbet keeps 1 week.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 quart

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 lb strawberries (3 cups), trimmed and halved
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons Sambuca
Special equipment: an ice-cream maker

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat.

    Step 2

    Purée strawberries with lemon juice in a blender until smooth, then force through a fine sieve into a bowl to remove seeds. Stir in sugar syrup and Sambuca.

    Step 3

    Chill, covered, until cold, at least 1 hour.

    Step 4

    Freeze in ice-cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden.

Read More
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Like carrot farro salad and chicken paella.
Like miso-peanut hibachi chicken and spring orzotto.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.
Punchy, make-ahead chimichurri adds a bright, fresh finish to this easy summer dinner.
A crowd-friendly, crisp-edged chicken and vegetable rice from chef José Andrés.
The magic of this hibachi chicken recipe comes from a combination of miso and peanut butter and how it beautifully caramelizes when it hits the grill.