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  2. The Science of the Best Sorbet - Serious Eats

    • Sorbet is usually made with fruit and is almost always dairy- and fat-free, but the strictest definition is simply a syrup of sugar and water that's churned in an ice cream machine. That's it: You could make a sorSee more

    Know Your Fruit

    Remember the golden rule of sorbet? Use good fruit. No, scratch that—use the best fruit you can find: the most fragrant watermelon or the sweetest strawberries or the most ri… See more

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    The Master Ratio

    Four cups fruit purée to one cup sugar. That's really all you need to know. Okay, let's back up … See more

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    What About Simple Syrup?

    Look at ten sorbet recipes and at least five of them will call for making a simple syrup of water and sugar, then mixing that syrup into fruit purée. I don't care for this approach f… See more

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    Should I Cook My Fruit?

    This is a personal choice, but I usually don't. On the plus side, cooking fruit concentrates flavor, drives off water for a creamier final texture, and allows you to infuse spic… See more

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  1. The texture of sorbet is light and icy compared to sherbet. The latter has milk and cream, meaning it’s creamier than the former. However, fruits high in pectin and fiber (such as grapes, pears, bananas) can make your sorbet creamy as these substances act as thickeners, giving the frozen dessert a nice texture.
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    While ice cream relies on dairy fats for its creamy texture, sorbet achieves its velvety smoothness through a different approach – the science of freezing. When making sorbet, it’s essential to create smaller ice crystals to achieve a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth consistency.
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    Sorbet is known for its smooth and often crystalline texture. Unlike cream-based desserts, sorbet is airier due to the churning process, which introduces air but maintains a semi-solid consistency. Here’s what you can typically expect from sorbet: Texture: Smooth yet crystalline Airiness: Fluffy but retains shape Consistency: Icy and semi-solid
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    The texture of sorbet is usually smooth and icy, with a semi-solid consistency. There are different methods of making sorbet, but the most common one involves churning the mixture in an ice cream machine, which adds air to create a softer texture.
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