Springtime is here! It is official on March 20th. My favorite season of all begins and I could not be happier. I'm already seeing little buds on trees and plants. Pretty soon the landscape will be filled with blooms and greening up. It's a busy time for me with gardening and tending to the yard. I make several trips to the local plant nursery and literally dig in the dirt. I also get excited about it being strawberry season. This year I plan on making many batches of strawberry sorbet.
Strawberry season in Georgia starts in April. It goes through May which coincides with Mother's Day. I always make chocolate covered strawberries and last year I made a strawberry cake. Out of all the berries, strawberries are my husband's favorite. He usually goes to get fresh ones from the local farm. He gets a couple of big buckets full and so I'll have lots to use for sorbet. I'll need it to cool down after working hard outside. It gets rather hot here in spring. I think Mother Nature gets confused and thinks it is summer.
Strawberry Sorbet
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups chopped strawberries
- Juice from ½ large lemon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the sugar and water over medium-high heat until sugar has dissolved and the liquid is clear. Add the chopped strawberries and lemon juice and stir to combine. Remove the mixture from the heat and cool to room temperature.
- Place the mixture in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a bowl through a fine mesh sieve or strainer to remove seeds. Push through the sieve with a rubber or silicone spatula. Discard seeds and any pulp left in the sieve. Cover and refrigerate mixture for at least 8 hours.Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Transfer the sorbet to a freezer safe container. Freeze for at least 2 hours. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Another great thing about spring is the food. It starts with St. Patrick's Day, then Easter, then the seasonal fruits and veggies. Going to the farmers market is so exciting. I have to get recipes lined up and ready. It just so happens today Sunday Supper contributors are sharing springtime recipes. How lucky for me and you! Check it out:
Breakfast
- Baked Eggs with Shaved Asparagus and Proscuitto by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Shrimp and Leek Quiche by Gourmet Drizzles
- Spinach and Cheddar Quiche for St. Patrick's Day Brunch by Supper For A Steal
- Asparagus and Spring Onion Frittatta by Country Girl in the Village
- Egg Bake with Spring Onions, Asparagus and Artichokes by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Apps, Bread, Salads, Soups and Dressings:
- Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread by The Meltaways
- Strawberry, Avocado, Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette by Daily Dish Recipes
- Asparagus Gazpacho by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Spinach Bacon Salad by In The Kitchen with Audrey
- Anchovy and Egg Salad by Pescetarian Journal
- Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup by Fast Food to Fresh Food
- Asparagus Red Pepper Salad by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- White Asparagus & Salmon Spring Salad by Family Foodie
- Chicken-Strawberry Field Green Salad w/Strawberry Balsamic Dressing by The Weekend Gourmet
- Bacon & Egg Spring Salad by Daddy Knows Less
- Green Garbanzo Hummus by Soni's Food
Main and Sides:
- Pea Shoot Risotto by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Creamy Meyer Lemon Pasta by Juanita's Cocina
- Sweet Ginger Scallion Noodles by What Smells So Good?
- Asparagus Pesto w/Heirloom Fingerlings and Orecchiette by Webicurean
- Coddle for St. Patrick's Day by Noshing With The Nolands
- Corned Beef Cabbage Rolls by Curious Cuisiniere
- Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Crispy Shallots by Hip Foodie Mom
- Raw Cucumber Sandwich with Avocado and Spinach Sauce by Mama's Blissful Bites
- Berry Tacos by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles by Diabetic Foodie
- Caramelized Grapes and Brie Whole Wheat Galette by Vintage Kitchen
- Pink Water Kimchi (Nabak Kimchi) by Kimchi Mom
Desserts:
- Key Lime Cheesecake by The Foodie Army Wife
- Irish Coffee Ice Cream with Caramel Whiskey Sauce by 30A Eats
- Coconut Raspberry Layer Cake by Gotta Get Baked
- Fresh Mango Berry Mousse With Coconut Cream by Sue's Nutrition Buzz
- Chocolate Mint Brownies by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Strawberry Sorbet by Magnolia Days
- Cadbury Creme Egg Pull-Apart Sweet Rolls by Chocolate Moosey
- Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Meyer Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Lemon Roll Cake by The Ninja Baker
- Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Candied Flowers by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
- Lemon Citrus Cookies by Mom's Test Kitchen
- Mini Fruit Tarts by Big Bear's Wife
- Faux Fried Ice Cream by Neighborfood
- Watergate Salad by Cupcakes and Pearls Blog
- Good-for-You Strawberry Tiramisu Cheesecake Cups by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Beverages:
- Guinness Beer Milkshake by The Urban Mrs
- Wines to Pair with Springtime #SundaySupper Dishes by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
Those recipes will certainly get you ready for spring. Have you started your grocery list yet? Better have pen and paper ready when you click on the links. Write down what you need so you can have it when you are ready to cook. Be sure to add sugar, lemon, and strawberries to make the sorbet (hint hint). Which spring food do you look forward to the most?
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This looks so beautiful and refreshing! I wish I could get excited about spring but, sadly, winter is hanging on by its teeth around here. Soon...soon...sigh.
I'm sure you are so tired of winter. It's been a rough one this year for up north.
What gorgeous sorbet, Renee...the color is magnificent! Hope we see spring weather around here soon!
Thanks Liz! I agree it is a beautiful color. So bright and nice for spring.
So beautiful and refreshing! Great use for strawberries. The Florida season is well underway, so I will plan to try your recipe asap!
How wonderful you can get fresh strawberries now. The ones I got for this batch of sorbet are ones from Florida that were at the grocery store. I can't wait to make them from local fields.
How nice that you made a sorbet! I like ice cream like most, but fruits I like them water based, no creams for me. So this recipe is wonderful Renee! Especially since we have nice strawberries right now. I agree about so much produce spring/summer. It gets a little out of control since I try to use all of it. Have a great day my friend!
Thanks Paula! I do like creams with fruits, especially peaches. You know the whole peaches and cream thing.
Oh man, I am so excited for strawberry season!
Thanks Kayle!
How lovely, Renee! And so easy too. I too love the spring and can't wait until it really gets here! I'm looking forward to some strawberries so I can make this sorbet! 🙂
Thanks Lyn! Spring might be a little longer coming up your way. I do hope it arrives quickly though so you can get fresh strawberries.
Wonderful refreshing strawberry sorbet. AS I mentioned earlier, you make it better Renee. =D
So what are you planting this year? Btw do you know if custard apple grows in a cold climate? Our tree here in goa lost all his leafs some days ago (was getting worried) and all of a sudden he got new fresh ones. So I was wondering if those are actually cold climate trees.
Thanks Helene, you are so kind. I will be planting many annual flowers plus lots of herbs in containers. I do not know about custard apple trees. I do not have any experience with them. I suggest you contact your local plant nursery or an arborist to get their opinion.
I love strawberries - in fact, my first kitchen was decorated with strawberries. Your sorbet sounds so refreshing!
Oh wow, a kitchen decorated with strawberries. That had to be bright and cheerful.
This sorbet makes my heart long for a beach and a margarita. I'm not sure why...
Strawberry margarita perhaps? It could easily be done, just add tequila and blend.
Love the vibrant color of your sorbet and the lemon juice sounds fantastic with strawberries!! Perfectly spring and so super easy 🙂
Thanks Soni. The touch of lemon seems to make a difference. You could add more if you want however I wanted the strawberry flavor to stand out.
What a beautiful sorbet! I am so jealous of spring and strawberry season! I have a few months to wait it out but I can not wait to try out this recipe. Yum!
Thank you Shannon! Spring will come for you soon and so will the strawberries.
Adding this to my "going to make when we move to the South" list for this summer 🙂
I hope you make it to the South in time for the season. Depending on where, strawberry season can be quite brief.
Wow this looks really easy to make! Sorbets have always been a favorite of mine.
It's very easy! The most effort is pushing the pulp through the sieve to get out the seeds.
Ok, this sorbet is too beautiful and the recipe looks too easy not to make. A bowl of sorbet is the essence of spring, and this is beautiful sorbet, Renee. You are a constant source of inspiration!
Alaiyo
Thanks Alaiyo! I do like simple recipes and some with only a few ingredients have the best flavor of all.
I had no idea how to make sorbet! I love sorbet more than ice cream! This looks so easy..I am definitely going to be making some now! Thank you for sharing. This looks so refreshing and delicious!
Thanks Crystal! Making sorbet is quite easy. Once you have a good base then switching out the fruits/flavors is real easy to do.
Renee!!! I love this Strawberry Sorbet . . it's looks so refreshing and yummy! I might have to invest in an ice cream maker just so I can make this!
I don't know what I would do without my ice cream maker. I really do not care for the store-bought stuff anymore.
I have so many strawberries in my fridge right now this sorbet is just calling my name. I need to stick my ice cream bowl in the freezer so I can make this delicious treat.
Lucky you in Florida with all those fresh strawberries. Yes, do make some sorbet before they go bad.
Love sorbet (and gelato, and ice cream), but I've been afraid to buy an ice cream machine for fear I'll use it too much! Great looking recipe!
I thought the same thing before buying my ice cream maker. I never regretted it though. As with most everything, moderation is key.
How wonderful that Mother Nature gets confused and thinks spring is summer! At any rate, with your delicate strawberry sorbet I think you and yours are assured blissful moments of cool =)
Thank you for sharing this most elegant sorbet recipe, Renee.
Thanks Kim! Yes, spring here is incredibly short. I swear last year it was skipped entirely. Hopefully this year I'll have some nice spring days before the heat of the summer.
Love that color and it sounds so refreshing! So excited to see strawberries again!
Thanks Amy!
What an incredible photo, Renee!! And this recipe sounds so easy! Can't wait to try this- and your strawberry cake. I, too, love this time of year in the South!!!
Thank you Diana! The cake was a big hit last year. I plan to make it again when I get the fresh strawberries.
Oh my goodness, all these amazing strawberry recipes are making me despise the longer winter we are having even more. I can't wait to try this sorbet recipe. I actually prefer sorbet over ice cream, but so far I have only made lemon and black berry sorbet. Since strawberry is my favourite that is going to be my next attempt.
Thanks Laura! Now you have me wanting to make blackberry sorbet. Mmmm, that sounds good.
I love the simplicity of the ingredients in this recipe. Pure goodness! And it looks beautiful!
Yes, pure goodness. So great to make things from fresh fruit (and veggies too).
Fresh and vibrant, nothing better for spring!
Your sorbet looks gorgeous, bring on spring!
How beautiful! Saving this now!!
oh I soooo wish I had read this post this weekend when I was freezing up in CT and it snowed every day! I'm back home in Philly now, where the weather seems like it *may* turn to spring... hopefully... eventually. Now I'm craving fresh strawberries bursting with tart sweetness! Enjoy them for me next month... we have to wait until May!
Your photos and styling are so pretty, Renee! I wish I had a giant bowlful of your sorbet - it looks perfect! I can't believe there are so few ingredients in this and that it's so easy to make (and without an ice cream maker too!).
I never made sorbet, Renee. I want o try this!
Happy first day of Spring, Renee! Your strawberry sorbet looks absolutely beautiful. What a gorgeous red it turns out!
Love this strawberry sorbet Renee, just in time for strawberry season. So refreshing and delicious looking. I was just wondering the other day why haven't I churned anything all winter?! Happy Holidays!
Then it is time for you to dust off your ice cream maker and get to churning!
Love this recipe! It's heating up in Indiana and I can't wait to make this to cool down the summer nights. Thanks for letting me post this on my blog!
You are welcome Sara and stay cool in the coming hot summer.
Gorgeous color, Renee! I'd love a big bowl of your fresh sorbet on a hot day. And we have lots of those here!