Pink Grapefruit Sorbet Delight (Printable)

A vibrant frozen treat featuring bright pink grapefruit juice and zest with balanced sweetness.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 large pink grapefruits (about 1.5 cups juice)
02 - 1 teaspoon finely grated pink grapefruit zest

→ Sweetener

03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup water

→ Other

05 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
06 - Pinch of salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Zest one grapefruit using a fine grater, being careful to avoid the bitter white pith. Set the zest aside for later use.
02 - Juice all grapefruits to obtain approximately 1.5 cups of fresh juice. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove pulp and seeds.
03 - Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly until sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the strained grapefruit juice, reserved zest, lemon juice, salt, and cooled simple syrup until fully incorporated.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to ensure proper freezing and texture development.
06 - Pour the chilled base into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions, typically 20–25 minutes, until the mixture reaches a thick, slushy consistency.
07 - Transfer the churned sorbet to an airtight, freezer-safe container. Cover tightly and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
08 - Remove from freezer and let stand at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping to soften slightly for optimal texture.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The balance between tart grapefruit and gentle sweetness hits that perfect spot where your tongue does a little happy dance
  • It comes together faster than you can finish your morning coffee, but tastes like something from a fancy dessert menu
02 -
  • Never skip straining the grapefruit juice, or you will end up with stringy bits of pulp that ruin the silky smooth texture
  • The simple syrup must be completely cool before mixing, otherwise it will melt your ice cream maker's frozen bowl and extend churning time significantly
03 -
  • If your grapefruits seem especially tart, reduce the lemon juice to just 1 teaspoon
  • The sorbet is best eaten within the first week, as the fresh citrus flavor begins to fade over time

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