I came across this interesting recipe for Orange Sherbet and knew I had to try it. An ice cream maker was used in this recipe, although you don’t need one. This dessert was a huge hit with my kids.Ice cream and sherbet are each frozen desserts, however orange sherbet is a frozen dessert that falls someplace in between. Compared to sorbet, which does not contain dairy, it has less fat than ice cream but contains some kind of dairy product.Although sorbet is creamier than sorbet, it’s far much less creamy than ice cream. They are usually fruit-flavored, in this case orange, and usually sweet.
This sherbet recipe couldn’t be easier to make! All you need to do is mix orange soda and sweetened condensed milk in a large mixing bowl. Stir to everything is well mixed. If you are make ice cream in an ice cream maker, pour ingredients to machine and start it up. It will take some time for the air bubbles in the soda to stir up and the liquid to condense. They need to be transferred to a baking tray and frozen until partially frozen.!
I using orange soda in my sherbet recipe because it adds flavor & sweetness to the sherbet. You are free to use any flavor of soda you like, including lemon-lime, grape, strawberry, and so on. Making root beer sherbet sounds great to me!
ingredients:
°2 cups orange juice (freshly squeezed or store-bought)
°1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
+Optional: orange zest or orange slices for garnish
Directions:
Make sure the orange juice has cooled down before you start making it.
In a large bowl, mix orange juice and sweetened condensed milk.
Using an electric mixer or paddle attachment, stir well until well blended and smooth.
If desired, you can add a teaspoon of orange peel to enhance the flavor of the orange. Add it to the mixture.
Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe bowl or loaf pan. Make sure the container is large enough to hold the mixture with some room for expansion.
Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap to prevent ice crystals from forming. Put it in the freezer.
Allow the sorbet mixture to solidify for at least 6 hours, or until it reaches a firm consistency. You can also leave it overnight.
Once the sorbet is frozen, remove it from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes until it’s slightly mushy before serving.
Put the orange sherbet in bowls or cones for serving.
If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of orange zest or a slice of fresh orange.
Enjoy our homemade two-ingredient orange sherbet!
Note: Sorbet can become quite solid after prolonged freezing. If it’s too stiff, you can leave it at room temperature for a few minutes to soften it up before softening it. You can also move the sorbet to the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to make it easier to prepare.
Remember, this recipe is for a simple two-ingredient orange sorbet. If you want to experiment with flavours, you can add other ingredients like vanilla extract and lemon juice or even mix in small pieces of fruit to customize your sherbet.
Enjoy !
