This is the Best Peach Sorbet Without Ice Cream Maker - simple 3 ingredient peach sorbet that tastes like summer in a bowl, with no need for an ice cream maker!
As the last of the warm hot weather slides away here in Australia, I am bringing you a recipe that is like the flavour of summer in a bowl - my homemade peach sorbet recipe. This recipe makes the best peach sorbet without an ice cream maker!
Strictly NOT TRICKY at all, and definitely no need for an ice cream machine or cooking up a sugar syrup! Just whiz it all up in a food processor or blender and freeze.
That's it. Yes, it's that simple. Now let's get started!
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How to make sorbet without an ice cream maker
First thing to do is to slice each peach into 8, then peel them (if you are using fresh).
Put them in a food processor or blender, along with the sugar (I used frozen peach slices in this photo).
And blend, scraping down the sides occasionally until smooth. Then add lemon juice to taste, and freeze for 6 to 7 hours or until firm.
Tips for making this no churn peach sorbet
- When making the first cut into the peach, cut crosswise to the "seam" or "crease" running down the side of the peach. Sometimes the peach stone has split inside the peach (for my batch they had all split) - this method makes it easier to remove the stone completely.
- Peeling the peaches - if the peaches are super ripe then the skin peels off quite easily once you cut the peaches in eighths. If you find the skin won't peel off easily then I just trim it off with a small sharp knife.
- The ratio of sliced fruit to sugar is 4:1 - this is key to having a finished product that is creamy and will set to the right consistency (in this case 800g of fruit divided by 4 = 200g sugar) - this means that the sorbet will set firm but still be scoopable.
- I have had readers in the past asking about substituting tinned or canned peaches for the fresh peaches. I am afraid to say it didn't work for me. My advice is to stick with fresh vs tinned peaches.
- For more info on the science behind sorbet, check out this info from Serious Eats.
Can I use Peach Sorbet in other recipes?
Sure! Why not use this fabulous Peach Sorbet in my Frozen Peach Bellini - the perfect simple but elegant summer cocktail!
More sorbet recipes
Cherry Sorbet - another great 3 ingredient sorbet without an ice cream maker!
More peach recipes
Easy Peach Crumble - one of my favourite ever desserts!
This easy recipe for peach sorbet is my favourite kind of recipe. A simple to make sorbet without an ice cream maker, but looks and tastes like restaurant quality!
Lee-Ann ♥
📖 Recipe
The Best Peach Sorbet Without Ice Cream Maker
Ingredients
- 8 ripe yellow peaches - fresh or frozen 800g sliced & peeled
- 200 g caster sugar (see notes)
- 1 tbsp* lemon juice to taste (see notes)
Instructions
- Slice the peaches into 8, and peel each slice.
- Place peach slices 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 peaches.
- The ratio of fruit to sugar you are looking for to get the right consistency is basically 4:1 fruit to sugar. I work this out is by weight. I weigh the sliced & peeled fruit, then divide it by 4, which is the amount of sugar I add.
- In this recipe, my sliced peaches weighed 800g, so divide that by 4 and you get 200g.
- If you want to scale the recipe up or down, it should still be a good consistency as long as you stick with that ratio of 4:1 fruit to sugar.
mimi
Hi,I had a recipe with maple syrup and made it,but the sorbet was a bit hard, so better to use only augar or also a sugar syrup will work? Thank you
Lee-Ann
Hi Mimi, unfortunately I have only made the recipe with sugar syrup, but this post https://www.seriouseats.com/2014/06/how-to-make-the-best-sorbet.html may answer your questions. Hope this helps, L x
Ashley
What does the consistency of the liquid mixture look like before you freeze? Mine looks so watery
Lee-Ann
Have you used frozen or fresh peaches?
Autumn
I will have to keep this in mind before peaches are completely out of season
Lee-Ann
Thanks for stopping by Autumn!
Carol
This is absolutely delicious! I made it today with perfectly ripe, juicy peaches. So ripe the skin just pulled off. I didn’t have caster sugar so just processed 200 grams of granulated sugar in the food processor for a couple of minutes before adding the other ingredients. The sugar consistency became finer than granulated sugar but not so much as powdered sugar. The result was a delicious and refreshing dessert with a smooth texture. No graininess. Thank you for sharing this!
Lee-Ann
Thanks Carol! Glad you enjoyed it!
Cheryl
I made this with some extra left over fresh peaches. It was Amazing! Thank you for the recipe. My mom and granddaughter loved it.
Lee-Ann
Hi Cheryl!
Glad everyone enjoyed it! Thanks so much for stopping by a letting me know!
L x
Tim
Hi Lee-Ann
Well I had a couple of questions for you but after reading above I have a couple more. First I want to say I no complaints at ALL! I liked how it tasted and turned out. This question is like two in one: I like some other people here can’t find castor sugar so my creative wife made it in the blender with Splenda as that’s all we have in our house, what’s your thought on that? Would I get different results with plain sugar? Can I use other frozen fruit such as raspberries or strawberries as long as I use your ratios? Thanks for a great recipe Tim.
Lee-Ann
Hi Tim,
firstly, kudos to your wife! I have never made it with splenda (or any other sugar substitute for that matter!) so I don't know how much the result would vary. My advice would be, if you like how yours worked stick with it! As for using other frozen fruit, it depends on the fruit as they have differing level of "body" so-to-speak, some are more watery than others. I suggest checking out this resource for guidance https://www.seriouseats.com/2014/06/how-to-make-the-best-sorbet.html I have had GREAT results with frozen cherries, here is my recipe for that https://www.chefnotrequired.com/cherry-sorbet/ (this was another hit in our house!)
Thanks for stopping by!
Catherine
I used four ripe fresh peaches with skin on and some cut up frozen strawberries maybe 1/4 cup. Fantastic! Will try till raspberry and peach next time.
Batb
Do I have to use caster sugar? I have just regular sugar but I have a feeling that isn’t going to work 😊
Lee-Ann
Hi! I'm sorry, I have only made the recipe with caster sugar. I actually think it should work though - let me know how it turns out if you decide to make it!
Barb
Thank you for your response, and I’ll go ahead and give it a try. I’ll let you know!
Lee-Ann
No worries Barb!
Niki
Do you know how long this will keep in the freezer? We have a lot of peaches right now and I'm looking for ways of making them last 🙂
Lee-Ann
Hi Niki!
I find it's still at it's best for about a week to 10 days. You could always freeze the peach slices and keep them for making the sorbet later, the unprocessed peaches would keep for much longer. Hope this helps!
Ruth
Hey, I tried this but it came out icy, how do I make it creamy ?
Thanks!
Lee-Ann
Hi Ruth!
Keeping to that ratio of sugar/ripe fruit I haven't had it come out icy - the sugar is what makes it creamy. Were your peaches ripe? Sorry it didn't work out!
Merriwild
I made this with a homemade version of caster sugar. It came out icy. I think you need to used caster or superfine, otherwise your sorbet will be more icy and hard, than soft and creamy.
Kimberly
What is caster sugar
Helene
I just made a batch with frozen peaches.....texture and color is nice. I have not sampled the frozen results yet, but it tastes yummy even before freezing.
Lee-Ann
Woo hoo! Glad you like it Helene, thanks for letting me know!
Joan
I have no kitchen scale. Can u tell me in cups tge ratio peaches to sugar. Thx. Joan
Lee-Ann
Hi Joan, If you stick with the basic 4:1 ratio it should work out fine. If you have 4 cups of peach flesh, then add 1 cup of sugar. Hope this helps!
Joan
Thank you
Lee-Ann
No worries Joan 😉
Abby
Think this recipe would work with mangos?
Lee-Ann
Hi Abby! Mango sounds great, yum!
Wendy
Have you ever tried adding a liqueur to your peach ice cream? I have a freezer method "margarita ice cream" that is essentially whipping together cream tequila, orange liquer, and sugar, then freezing it. The result is a rich and velvety treat that is excellent at girls night in!
Lee-Ann
Hi Wendy!
No, I haven’t tried adding liqueur - but your recipe sounds yum! 😋
Sally Erwin
Hi Wendy,
How do you make the margarita ice cream? Could you give me more specific details on whipping together tequila, orange liqueur, and sugar?
Many thanks, Sally Erwin
michelle
I don’t suppose you have tried tinned peaches in the off season when there aren’t many peaches about or they ar3ctoo dear?
Lee-Ann
No, I haven’t Michelle - but they are on my list to have an experiment with!
Betty Cooper
This is my question too, as I am allergic to fresh peaches, but not cooked or canned, Would love ot try this and see.
Fiona Manoon
Thank you so much for sharing recipes.Great blog!!!
Lee-Ann
Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it!
Kathy
Jana, have you been following Keto? My experience is: monk sugar works for baking but not great with this wonderful recipe. I haven't tried coconut sugar? Where do you buy that?
Marcia
Can you use a sugar substitute like honey or agave? We're staying away from refined white sugar.
Lee-Ann
Hi Marcia!
I haven’t tried a sugar substitute personally, so I did a little research https://www.seriouseats.com/2014/06/how-to-make-the-best-sorbet.html unfortunately signs point to no - sorry!
Jenna
What about coconut sugar or even monk fruit sweetener? The monk fruit doesn’t have an aftertaste and doesn’t raise your Glycemic index
Marsha Johnson
Hello Marcia I've made raspberry sorbet using raw honey and it turned out FABULOUS!!! I USE THE RAW HONEY with all my sorbets I hope this helps.
Marsha Johnson
Mel
Thank u so much! I have wanted to use honey just didn’t want to waist it and it not work! Do u know is it the same 4:1 ratio?
Anonymous
It tasted great and worked out great too
Suzanne
We are trying to find healthier options for sweet treats and this looks like a fantastic option, especially for my teenage boys.
Lee-Ann
Thanks for stopping by Suzanne, I hope your boys enjoy it!
Merrywild
Lee-Ann, I made this today. Since caster sugar is not easy to find, I made my own using a blender. But, my sorbet was very hard after 6 hours in the freezer. I had fresh ripe sweet peaches and used the 4:1 ratio. I used 500 grams peach slices and 125 grams of caster sugar.
Lee-Ann
Hi Merrywild,
I’m so sorry the sorbet didn’t turn out for you! I have made the recipe multiple times, and it worked great each time. The sorbet should be firm, but you should be able to get a scoop out with a bit of oomph.
Merriwild
Maybe the peaches were full of juices making them freeze a little harder. But, I am old! Well, the taste was awesome.
Lee-Ann
Glad at least it tasted good! L 🙂
El muhrz
Oh yeah all that sugar sure is healthy!
Jessica
What's awesome about it is that you don't have to make it if you don't want to. 🙂