Peach Sorbet
Easy peach sorbet without an ice cream maker! Soft-serve ready-to-eat in 5 minutes with frozen peaches, or use fresh peaches and freeze it for later. A refreshing frozen dessert.
Homemade Peach Sorbet
When the hot summer months hit, frozen desserts are a must, and this peach sorbet recipe is easy to make at home.
No need for an ice cream maker, as long as you have a food processor or blender, you can whip it up in no time. The hardest part is waiting for it to freeze — unless you use frozen peaches, and don’t mind a soft-serve texture.
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Sorbet vs. Sherbet
This peach sorbet recipe might have you wondering, “Is there a difference between sorbet and sherbet?” The answer is yes.
The difference between these two types of frozen desserts is the lack of, or addition of, dairy. Sorbet contains no dairy at all, while sherbet contains a little cream or milk to give it a richer, creamier texture.
Is sorbet just fruit?
Although sorbet is dairy-free, it is more than just fruit, and some sorbets don’t use fruit at all.
Sorbet is also known as “water ice”, since it is made from sugar-sweetened water with flavoring. Fruit or fruit juice is a common flavoring used in sorbets.
The addition of fruit is what makes it possible to make this sorbet without an ice cream maker. Of course you can still use one if you wish.
Ingredients
To make peach sorbet you will need:
- Fresh or Frozen Peaches – I used frozen peaches to speed up the process, which is also great when peaches are out of season. You can use fresh sliced peaches with or without the skin, as long as you have a heavy duty blender/food processor.
- Granulated Sugar – The amount of sugar makes a difference in how the sorbet freezes. Try and get a ratio of 4:1 fruit to sugar by weight. If you have too little sugar it will be icy and hard to scoop. Too much sugar and it won’t freeze completely. The science to sorbet can be tricky. Also, when foods freeze, they taste less sweet, so keep that in mind. It may seem like a lot of sugar, but it is necessary to get the right consistency.
- Lemon Juice – Enhances the fruit flavor and balances the sweetness.
- *Warm Water – If using frozen peaches. (Not pictured.) FYI: This will make the sorbet a little icy after freezing completely, so it is best eaten right after being blended. (Soft-serve texture.)
How to Make Peach Sorbet without an Ice Cream Maker
- Place frozen peach slices, sugar, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender.
- Process until it’s chopped up well. Stop the machine and scrape the sides.
- Add the warm water. Process until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
- Eat immediately for a soft-serve texture, or spread peach sorbet into a shallow freezer-safe dish, press plastic wrap or parchment paper onto the top, and freeze for 3-4 hours, or until firm.
How long does sorbet last?
You can store this peach sorbet in a sealed container in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
Can I make peach sorbet with canned peaches?
I have made strawberry peach sorbet with canned peaches. So yes, it does work, but the texture will be far better with fresh peaches that haven’t been cooked.
My sorbet is frozen, what do I do?
This will happen if you don’t add enough sugar or your freezer is especially cold.
Just let the sorbet sit out on your kitchen counter for 5-10 minutes to allow it to melt slightly before scooping it out. You can also run your ice cream scoop under hot water to help soften the sorbet as you scoop.
More Frozen Desserts
Check out these other frozen desserts to keep you cool this summer.
- Blender Frozen Yogurt
- Blueberry Frozen Dessert
- Frozen Yogurt Recipe with ice cream maker
- Cream of Coconut Ice Cream
- Frosted Lemonade
Peach Sorbet
Ingredients
- 16 oz (454 g) frozen peaches, (about 4 cups)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup (59 ml) warm water*
Instructions
- Place frozen peach slices, sugar, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender. Process until it's chopped up well. Stop the machine and scrape the sides.
- Add the warm water. Process until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
- Eat immediately for a soft-serve texture, or spread peach sorbet into a shallow freezer-safe dish, press plastic wrap or parchment paper onto the top, and freeze for 3-4 hours, or until firm.
Notes
- FRESH PEACHES – You may peel the peaches or leave the skin on if you have a heavy-duty food processor/blender. You may freeze the peach slices on a tray with parchment paper first, or blend them as-is.
- *Omit the water if using fresh peaches (not frozen). FYI: Adding water will make the sorbet more icy after freezing completely. It's best to eat the sorbet just after blending, if using frozen peaches and water.
- Using fresh peaches may take up to 6-7 hours to freeze completely.
- You may pour the pureed peach mixture into an ice cream maker to churn, if desired.
- Store peach sorbet in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
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Can I use store bought, frozen peaches? Have some in my freezer! Thank you!
Yes, you may just need to adjust the sugar if they aren’t particularly sweet.