Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare Your Peaches: If using fresh peaches, peel and slice them. For the best, most immediate results, lay the slices on a baking sheet and freeze them for a couple of hours before starting.
- The Magic Blend: Place your peach slices (fresh or frozen) and the caster sugar into the bowl of a high-powered food processor. Secure the lid and process until the mixture is completely smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
- Balance the Flavor: Once smooth, add half a tablespoon of lemon juice. Give it a quick pulse to combine, then taste. Add more lemon juice as needed to brighten the flavor and make the peaches taste more peachy.
- Freeze to Perfection: Pour the glorious peach purée into a freezer-safe container (a loaf pan works wonderfully). Smooth the top with a spatula, cover it tightly, and place it in the freezer for 6-7 hours, or until firm.
Notes
The key to the right consistency is a 4:1 fruit-to-sugar ratio by weight. Weigh your peeled, sliced fruit and divide by 4 to get the amount of sugar needed.
For easier scooping, let the sorbet sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving.
To prevent ice crystals, press a piece of parchment paper directly onto the surface of the sorbet before sealing the container.