Peach Sorbet Recipe
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Homemade Peach Sorbet is a refreshing summer dessert made with ripe peaches, sugar, and lemon juice, churned in an ice cream maker.
After picking a ton of peaches during the summer we love to enjoy them fresh, but we also make a bunch of peach recipes! Nothing says summer like a bowl of homemade Peach Sorbet!
Instead of using a regular ice cream maker we love using our GreenPan Frost to make it since you can also turn this into a slushy or soft serve in the Frost! Instant treats and then we freeze later for a delicious scoopable sorbet.
This sorbet recipe is the ultimate way to cool down on a hot day and preserve peaches. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a treat that tastes like summer in every bite!
Quick Bites About This Recipe
Flavor: Bright, fruity, and naturally sweet with a touch of citrus.
Skill Level: Beginner friendly with just a few steps.
Swaps: You can use frozen peaches instead of fresh if out of season. (see our post on how to freeze peaches)
Make Ahead: You can chill the mixture a few hours, even overnight.
Freezer Friendly: Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Variations & Substitutions: Try adding fresh basil for a herbal twist or swap half the peaches with nectarines!
Peach Sorbet Ingredients
Peaches: The star of the show, sweet and juicy. Fresh is best, but frozen peaches work too.
Lemon juice: Balances the sweetness and brightens the peach flavor. You can also try lime!
Sugar: Sweetens the sorbet and helps create a smooth texture.
Water: Combines with sugar to make a simple syrup.
Salt: Just a pinch enhances all the flavors.
How to Make Peach Sorbet
Wash the peaches well and remove the pits. There’s no need to peel them since the skin blends in smoothly.
Add most of the peaches to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a big mixing bowl that has an airtight lid.
Add the remaining peaches to the blender and add the sugar, salt, water, and lemon to the blender and until the sugar fully dissolves.
Stir the sweetened mixture into the bowl of peach puree until evenly combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Transfer to an airtight container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours or overnight until well chilled.
Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 20–35 minutes, until thick and creamy.
Enjoy immediately for a soft-serve style sorbet, or transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze 2–4 hours, or overnight, until firm and scoopable.
Storing and Reheating (If There’s Any Leftovers!)
Refrigerate: Once churned, it must be frozen.
Freeze: Store in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.
How to Serve Peach Sorbet
Serve Peach Sorbet in chilled bowls or cones for the perfect summer dessert. It pairs beautifully with fresh berries! We love using our GreenPan Frost to make it into a fun swirled treat!
Recipe Tips and Notes
- Blend until smooth for the creamiest texture. We love using our Vitamix.
- Strain if you prefer a silkier sorbet, skip if you like a little pulp.
- Chill the mixture thoroughly before churning for the best results. It makes it quicker too!
- If using frozen peaches, thaw before blending.
Peach Sorbet
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 lbs peaches pits removed
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wash the peaches thoroughly and remove the pits, leaving the skins on.3 lbs peaches
- Blend most of the peaches until smooth, then transfer the puree to a large mixing bowl that has an airtight lid.
- Place the remaining peaches in the blender with the sugar, water, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and the sugar is dissolved.1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, Pinch of salt
- Stir this sweetened puree into the bowl of peach puree, mixing until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness and lemon as needed. The flavor will mellow a bit after making into ice cream.
- Secure the airtight lid and refrigerate the mixture for 2–4 hours, or overnight, until well chilled.
- Once cold, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 25-35 minutes, or your preferred texture.
- Serve right away for soft sorbet, or transfer to a freezer-safe container with an airtight lid and freeze for 2–4 hours, or overnight, until scoopable.
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Notes
- If using frozen peaches, thaw before blending.
- Store sorbet in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- For a softer texture, let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.
- Adding fresh herbs like basil or mint creates a fun flavor twist.