• Strawberry sorbet in yellow bowl
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    Strawberry Sorbet

    Ripe, sweet strawberries become even more lush when transformed into sorbet.  And when it comes to this transformation, the process requires no special equipment – just a blender.  If you read about my nectarine sorbet or Mexican ice cream, you know that I favor no-churn desserts.  A simple process creates decadent flavor, and as the weather gets warmer I seem to crave both. Made from just a few ingredients, this dairy-free alternative to ice cream and frozen custard can also be layered with them parfait-style.  Let it settle between rich vanilla scoops or use it to top a cocktail (or mocktail), and it will impart strong berry flavor as it…

  • Nectarine Sorbet
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    Nectarine Sorbet

    At its best, sorbet is simply fruit transformed. Crisp slices and whole berries are perfect in May and June, but by the last stretch of summer, I crave all sorts of icy but melty goodness. Late August calls for a lush cup of sorbet. This no-churn nectarine version will help to stave off the restless feeling that kicks in when we realize the days are getting shorter again. Flavorful and refreshing, it does not require any special equipment other than a blender, which you likely have on the counter already for cocktails (and mocktails!). Eat it icy or let it melt as you join me in an August wish: “If…