PARTY FOOD: NO-SUGAR INSTANT SORBET

Family & friends will love this no-sugar instant sorbet, free of fat & preservatives    

more good-for-you treats below

Mango, Mint & Ginger Instant Sorbet
'Glorious, whatever the weather!' Taster

first published July 2017

 

Sorbets are a terrific substitute for the sugar, cream and preservative laden ice creams that kids keep demanding.  And, if your child is the right age and dexterous enough, they can make the sorbets themselves.

All you need is a smoothie maker, some frozen fruit (which of course you've been stockpiling in your freezer over recent weeks when bargains have been many!) and a bit of flavouring. 

Result: no-added-sugar cooling sweetness costing only a few pennies.  And  good for you!

67 has given a recipe for favourite Mango, Mint & Ginger but truly any fruit will do, so long as it's frozen.  Try Strawberry & Banana, Blueberries & Candied Ginger, Apple & Cinnamon. 

Be warned, though.  With a juicy fruit like mango, blueberries or raspberries*, it will take only minutes to make and serve.  Firmer fruit such as strawberries may not be as juicy as you'd like and need a little more time and work.  Unless you have a super efficient blender, or are looking for only one or 2 portions, you may want to try this with soft fruits. 

67 also tested a Capucchino Sorbet -- frozen strong coffee mixed with double cream and chocolate shards.  It was lovely; even better with a shot of cognac   but clearly not good for you, especially if there are cholesterol issues.   

Cost: depends on the fruit, min around a pound 
Serves: 1-2 but more if portions are party-sized.  Recipe multiplies easily

Ingred:
   1 cup frozen mango, originally fresh OR drained tinned in juice, not syrup
   2 tbsp orange, lime or lemon juice OR water
   1/2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
   1 tsp grated ginger (opt)

Method:

1. Blend all ingred in a smoothie maker (some blenders aren't as effective as smoothie makers)
2. Taste; depending on the fruit a few drops of maple syrup or a teaspoon or so of sugar may be necessary
3. Serve, garnished with mint leaves.

Tips:

• during a heat wave, frozen fruit is also good for breakfast, with yoghurt
• frozen yoghurt with frozen fresh fruit is next on the list of ingredients 67 will test for sorbets

             

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This recipe has  been developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises.  It may not be reproduced without the author's written permission