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Cherry Berry Sorbet || HeathersDish.com

I was thinking the other day.

 

See, this is usually where Nate would interject a little, “Uh-oh, that’s a dangerous thing” comment.  Ha. Ha. Ha. 😉

 

Weston was loaded up in our jogging stroller and we were on our way to the park to play for a little bit when I just took in a deep breath of sweet summer air and realized that these summer months are the things songs are written about.  Summer always seems sweet, full of memories, and lots of laughter.  It’s sunshine, maybe a few sunburns, chlorine and sunblock.  It’s sweating the day away only to jump in the pool and feel like a new person.  It’s lakes and roadtrips and seashells and always always always a little ice cream.

 

I’m an ice cream girl – I get it 100% from my dad.  That’s not to say my mom doesn’t like ice cream too, but the sheer magnitude of the cravings for ice cream?  Completely my dad.  I could (and no, I’m not joking) eat a whole half-gallon of pretty much any ice cream without thinking about it in the least!

 

And yet somehow eating a half-gallon of ice cream doesn’t really scream swimsuit season, does it?

 

So how about we do this – let’s enjoy these sweet summer months in all their hot, humid, lovely glory – but let’s do it a little lighter with this incredibly easy sorbet.  I give measurements for the fruits I used, but feel free to use what you have on hand or what you feel like using.  Don’t want to pit a bajillion cherries?  Use strawberries instead.  I won’t judge – but I may ask for a bite 😉

Cherry Berry Sorbet || HeathersDish.com

CHERRY BERRY SORBET

Serves 4-6, but can easily be doubled!

  • 1 cup fresh pitted cherries
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup stevia powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar (you can do all sugar if you want; I would have some in there for texture purposes and not all stevia)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • splash of vanilla (sounds weird but it’s so good!)

Toss everything in a food processor and pulse to combine, then process for about 30 seconds to get the sugar/stevia well incorporated. Strain off the pulp and refrigerate for about 1 hour (if you stick your fruit in the fridge beforehand you can skip the refrigeration step after processing).  Add the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn for about 30 minutes, according to manufacturer’s instructions, until thick.  Place in a container with a lid and press a piece of plastic wrap on top.  Freeze for about 3-4 hours before serving!

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  1. Monica says

    June 9, 2013 at 4:06 am

    Funny–I’m all excited because I just bought our first summer cherries of the year. This sounds great! Cherries are one thing I don’t think we grow in Hawaii, but I’ll take them imported if I must…Summer isn’t summer w/out cherries! 🙂
    ALOHA and thank you

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    • Heather says

      June 9, 2013 at 11:36 am

      When Nate and I were dating in college I had the BIGGEST craving for cherries one summer, so he brought a huge bag over and I ate the entire thing. I don’t know if he was impressed or scared…? 😉

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  2. Stephie @ Eat your Heart Out says

    June 8, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Yum! This looks so delicious and refreshing. I could easily eat a whole batch!

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  3. Lindsey (Lou Lou Biscuit) says

    June 7, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    I get my ice cream cravings from my dad too! He insists on always having a pint of chocolate in the freezer. This sorbet sounds so delicious and totally worth pitting dozens of cherries 🙂

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  4. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    June 7, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    I could definitely cool down with a bowl of this amazingness!

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    • Heather says

      June 9, 2013 at 11:34 am

      It’s so hot today I think I’d dunk my face in it pie-eating-contest style!

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  5. lauren says

    June 7, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    Oooh this sounds delicious! I am no longer an ice cream fan (dairy+me= no fun) but this sorbet sounds like an excellent substitute!

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    • Heather says

      June 7, 2013 at 12:55 pm

      Honestly it’s so creamy you won’t even miss the dairy!

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  6. Megan (Braise The Roof) says

    June 7, 2013 at 10:11 am

    This looks so perfect for a hot day! Or any day. I’m so happy it’s cherry season!

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  7. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

    June 7, 2013 at 8:35 am

    I’m definitely an ice cream girl too, but there’s no way I’ll say no to this beautiful sorbet! Yum!

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    • Heather says

      June 7, 2013 at 9:07 am

      I think you’d love it! I adore ice cream but this sorbet is creamy as well…who knew? 🙂

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  8. Tieghan says

    June 7, 2013 at 6:53 am

    Mmmm! I love this Heather!! The flavors sound so good and refreshing! Obviously perfect for summer!

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    • Heather says

      June 7, 2013 at 9:08 am

      SO REFRESHING! I have a feeling I’ll be making it all the time as the weather gets hotter!

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