Summer Peach Sorbet

This sorbet has a surprisingly creamy texture and vibrant fruit flavor that spreads over your taste buds as the frozen treat melts in your mouth. Peel the peaches over a bowl to catch all of the delicious juices. If your ice cream maker has an insert that needs to be frozen, do so while the peaches macerate in sugar overnight.

Can I substitute other fruit for peaches?

You can use this recipe and substitute several other fruits, including nectarines, apricots, strawberries, and blackberries — they all make great sorbets because they have lots of natural pectin, which is crucial for the success of the sorbet.

Notes from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen

Frozen peaches can work for this recipe in a pinch: A little extra lemon juice will be needed to compensate for the natural tart flavors of the peaches that can fade somewhat in the freezing process.

Make ahead

Peaches can macerate for up to two days. The sorbet base can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week. Churned sorbet can be frozen, with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface, in an airtight container for up to one month.