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Cardamom Apricot Sorbet

Cardamom Apricot Sorbet: Your New Favorite Summer Chill

Experience the refreshing Cardamom Apricot Sorbet, a delightful summer treat bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sorbet Base
  • 6 Fresh Apricots Use ripe apricots for the best natural sweetness.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetness adjustment may be needed based on apricot ripeness.
  • 2-3 pods Cardamom Pods Crushed for infusion, or use ground cardamom for quicker option.
  • 1 cup Water Essential for dissolving sugar and forming syrup.
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed adds brightness to the apricots.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances flavors and enhances sweetness.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • ice cream maker
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the apricots thoroughly, pit, and chop them into small pieces.
  2. In a saucepan, combine water, crushed cardamom pods, and sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to infuse the cardamom for about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Cool the cardamom syrup to room temperature.
  5. Blend the apricots, cooled syrup (remove the pods), lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
  6. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or acidity as necessary.
  7. Refrigerate the mixture for 2 hours.
  8. Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to instructions for 20-30 minutes.
  9. Transfer to an airtight container, smooth the top, and freeze further.
  10. Freeze for 4-6 hours until firm and serve garnished with mint or pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage. Prior to serving, allow to soften slightly at room temperature for easier scooping.

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