Plum Sorbet
A sorbet base is a combination of sugar syrup and fresh fruit or juice. Since ripe fruits are naturally sweet, a sugar syrup made with 2 parts sugar to 3 parts water is usually a good ratio. Adding liqueur, such as framboise, to a raspberry sorbet base adds flavor. It also gives the sorbet a creamier texture because the alcohol lowers the freezing temperature slightly.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 3 of 5 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Plum | 1 medium (66g) | 30 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Brandy | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 lb. ripe plums, halved and pitted
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brandy, preferably plum