Description
A refreshing Cardamom Plum Sorbet that balances the exotic flavor of cardamom with the sweetness of ripe plums, creating a delightful palate cleanser or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ripe plums, halved, pits removed
- 3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar, adjustable to taste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, strained
- 6–8 whole green cardamom pods, lightly crushed (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom)
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon plum brandy or good-quality vodka
- Optional garnish: chopped toasted pistachios, flaky sea salt, or torn mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Wash and halve the plums, removing pits; then chop coarsely. Place them into a heavy saucepan. Add the sugar, water, and crushed cardamom pods. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook and infuse: Over medium heat, bring the plum mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 8–12 minutes until the fruit softens. Smash pieces with a spoon to release juice; taste and adjust sugar or lemon.
- Blend until smooth: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Puree mixture until very smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
- Chill thoroughly: Cool the purée in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Churn and finish: Pour the chilled base into your ice cream maker and churn until soft-serve consistency is reached. Freeze for another 1–2 hours to firm up.
- Serve with care: Scoop into chilled bowls and garnish.
Notes
Use ripe but firm plums for best flavor. Adjust sugar as needed during the simmering process. If you lack an ice cream maker, freeze the purée in a shallow pan and stir every 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sorbet, cardamom, plum, dessert, summer, easy recipe
