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    Cherry Sorbet

    Published: May 31, 2019 · Modified: Nov 23, 2021 by Lee-Ann · 22 Comments

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    Cherry Sorbet - this easy sorbet recipe is just 3 ingredients, and all without an ice cream maker! The easiest cherry dessert ever using frozen cherries!

    So I have a bit of a thing for sorbet at the moment, and my current fruit of choice is cherries. It would have to be one of the easiest ways to make a fresh and fruity dessert, because we are going to using frozen cherries.

    This cherry sorbet recipe doesn't need you to make a sugar syrup, and you also make this easy sorbet recipe without an ice cream maker. So simple.

    You don't even need to pit the cherries!

    red sorbet in a white pan

    Table of Contents

    • How to make cherry sorbet without ice cream maker
    • Tips for making cherry sorbet
    • More sorbet recipes
    • Cherry Sorbet
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Notes

    How to make cherry sorbet without ice cream maker

    • Take a pack of frozen cherries and pop them into a food processor or blender.
    • Add sugar, and process or blend until smooth.
    • Add fresh lemon juice to taste.
    • Freeze.
    • Yup, that's it!

    process shot for making cherry sorbet

    I know, seems too simple right? It also has the added bonus of being dairy free!

    No cooking, no churning, no chopping or removing seeds - just eating. 

    Tips for making cherry sorbet

    • You don't want any frost on your frozen cherries, so if you decide to use the package of cherries at the back of the freezer that have been there for a while, you may need to thaw them a little so that you can soak up any frost with paper towel.
    • For sorbet that is set, but still scoopable you will need a ratio of 4:1 fruit to sugar. The frozen cherries come in a 500g bag so I just divided that by 4 and got 125g of sugar.
    • Don't leave out the lemon juice, it really brings out the cherry flavour. 

    More sorbet recipes

    Peach Sorbet Recipe - this recipe has gone bonkers on Pinterest!

    Frozen Peach Bellini - a refreshing cocktail made using peach sorbet.

    I'm looking forward to a bowl of this cherry sorbet on the next hot summer day - but that will be a while here in Australia as tomorrow is the first day of winter! What can I say though - I love sorbet. I love cherries. So I made cherry sorbet. Simple!

    Hope you enjoy my cherry sorbet, if you make it please let me know! I'd love to hear about it!

    Just tag me on Instagram #chefnotrequired or leave a comment below 🙂

    Lee-Ann

    red sorbet in a white pan

    Cherry Sorbet

    Cherry Sorbet - this frozen cherry sorbet recipe is just 3 ingredients, and all without an ice cream maker!
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    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 142kcal
    Author: Lee-Ann Grace

    Ingredients

    • 500 g frozen pitted cherries
    • 125 g caster sugar
    • 1-2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice to taste (see notes)

    Instructions

    • Place frozen cherries in the bowl of a food processor, along with sugar and process until smooth, scraping down the sides as you go.
    • Once smooth, add lemon juice to taste.
    • Freeze for 6-7 hours, or until firm.

    Notes

    • Don't add all of the lemon juice in at once - you need to add it to taste. It also may seem like a strange ingredient, but it really brings out the flavour of the cherries. Think about it like salt in a savoury dish!
    • I have used frozen cherries in this recipe instead of fresh because where I live in the world (Australia) tomorrow is the first day of winter! So....no fresh cherries!
    • But, what can I say - I loooove me some sorbet! So frozen cherries it is!
    • That being said, I can't see why this recipe wouldn't work with fresh cherries - but full disclosure I haven't tried it with fresh cherries.
    *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Erica

      July 23, 2021 at 1:53 am

      Hi, I have a lot of fresh cherries on hand and look forward to using your recipe tonight!

      Reply
    2. Michelle

      July 18, 2020 at 12:03 pm

      Instead of sugar could I use Monkfruit or Agave or even a tad of maple syrup? Thank you

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        July 18, 2020 at 12:18 pm

        Hi Michelle! I haven't personally tried any sugar substitutes, but you might find some helpful info here regarding using other types of sugar: https://www.seriouseats.com/2014/06/how-to-make-the-best-sorbet.html
        Hope this helps!

        Reply
    3. Brigit Lyons-Davis

      June 11, 2020 at 10:37 pm

      5 stars
      Great way to use up extra fresh cherries here in the UK. Neighbor has loads and given me a large bag and I wanted to do something different than make jam. This tastes fab and so pretty. Roll on next summer so I can make some more!

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        June 11, 2020 at 10:40 pm

        Thanks Brigit!

        Reply
    4. Marcellina

      June 12, 2019 at 10:42 pm

      Love this idea! So simple! I’m definitely going to try this...it’s pretty much always summer in North Queensland.

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        June 13, 2019 at 10:22 am

        Sorbet all year round! Thanks Marcellina x

        Reply
    5. Sally

      June 11, 2019 at 10:24 am

      This really does sound too simple! Can't wait for some warmer weather to give this a try as cherries are one of my favourites!

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      • Lee-Ann

        June 11, 2019 at 1:47 pm

        Thanks for stopping by Sally! I hope you enjoy it! L x

        Reply
    6. Sylvie

      June 10, 2019 at 10:50 am

      This sounds like the perfect summer recipe, and I am SO happy you can make it without an ice-cream maker... Got some cherries in the kitchen, and I know what I will be making with them! Yuuum!

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        June 10, 2019 at 12:22 pm

        Thanks Sylvie!

        Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        June 10, 2019 at 12:22 pm

        Thanks Sylvie!

        Reply
    7. Jaimie @ Nosh

      June 10, 2019 at 10:17 am

      You had me at cherry! Love this, and that colour is amazing 😀

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        June 10, 2019 at 12:29 pm

        Thanks Jaimie!

        Reply
    8. Adrianne

      June 09, 2019 at 3:32 pm

      This sounds so easy Lee-Ann, love that you can use frozen cherries, cheers!!

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        June 09, 2019 at 3:35 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
        • Janet

          March 15, 2021 at 5:48 am

          Can you substitute stevia or truvia for the sugar

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          • Lee-Ann

            March 15, 2021 at 8:57 am

            Hi Janet, I’m sorry but I haven’t personally tested those options. Sorry I couldn’t be more help! L x

            Reply
    9. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes

      June 09, 2019 at 1:09 pm

      How gorgeous this looks! I love cherry - and what a gorgeous colour it provides to the sorbet. This would be such a lovely sweet treat to end a dinner party 🙂

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        June 09, 2019 at 3:11 pm

        Thank you ❤️

        Reply

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