Raspberry Sorbet

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Easy

Sorbet is a smooth frozen dessert of fruit purée and sugar syrup made without dairy. This raspberry version is strained for a silky texture and brightened with lemon. Makes 6 scoops in about 5 hr 45 min.

Prep 20 min

Cook 25 min

Cooling 5 hr

Total 5 hr 45 min

Yield 6 scoops

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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1 lb (500 g)raspberries, fresh or thawed frozen
¾ cup (150 g)granulated sugar
½ cup (120 ml)water
1 ½ tbsp (30 g)light corn syrup
2 tbsp (30 ml)lemon juice
1 pinchfine salt

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Instructions

Warm the sugar, water and corn syrup in a small saucepan, stirring, until the sugar dissolves completely. Cool 10 minutes.
Purée the raspberries in a blender until smooth.
Press the purée through a fine sieve to remove the seeds.
Stir the purée, syrup, lemon juice and salt together.
Refrigerate until very cold, at least 3 hours.
Churn 20 to 25 minutes until thick and smooth.
Freeze in a chilled container 3 hours before scooping.

Tips

Taste the base before chilling; it should taste a little too sweet because freezing mutes sweetness.
The corn syrup keeps the sorbet scoopable.
Strain well for a silky result.
Good with sparkling wine.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make raspberry sorbet?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, plus 5 hours to chill. The recipe makes 6 scoops.

How should I store raspberry sorbet?

Freeze up to 1 week.

Can I make raspberry sorbet ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Serve it with sparkling wine.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.

156 Calories / serving

0.6g Fat

39.4g Carbs

1.1g Protein

30.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (6 servings): ~936 cal · 4g fat · 236g carbs · 7g protein · 182g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.