Berry Swirl Sorbet with Citrus Zest

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A vibrant, naturally sweet sorbet featuring a swirl of mixed berries and bright citrus notes, perfect for hot days without added dairy. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers mixed berries, granulated sugar, and water into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Desserts cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Bring to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Transfer cooled syrup to a blender, add 2 cups mixed berries, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Blend until completely smooth, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing pulp with a spatula to extract all liquid—discard seeds and pulp.
  4. Step 4: Pour strained base into an ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes until thick and creamy.
  5. Step 5: Transfer sorbet to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm before serving.

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