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    Published: May 28, 2016 · Modified: Apr 27, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 27 Comments

    Low Sugar Mixed Berry Sorbet

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    A delicious combination of Mother Nature's finest summer berries are pureed and then frozen, into this luscious and healthy low sugar Mixed Berry Sorbet.

    Pretty bowlful of pink sorbet with berries in the background and an ice cream scoop.
    Pretty in pink!

    With very little added sugar, the sweetness from the berries themselves is what makes this Mixed Berry Sorbet a refreshing summertime treat that you don't need to feel guilty about eating.

    Low sugar berry sorbet is a clean and refreshing treat that will keep your sweet tooth satisfied in a berry delicious way.

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Healthy Mixed Berry Sorbet is available near the end of this post. 

    Title text image of low sugar mixed berry sorbet

    The ingredient list:

    • Fresh Strawberries
    • Fresh Blueberries
    • Fresh Raspberries
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Fresh Lemon Juice

    It seems I always have berries in my fridge when they're in season. My favorites are strawberries and blueberries, but lately, raspberries have been giving my old favorites a run for their money, so I decided to use all three of them in this Mixed Berry Sorbet because, well, why not?

    I can't take credit for this sorbet recipe, or the fun technique used for achieving the perfect sorbet texture. I found this recipe on The Kitchn when I Googled "sorbet recipes," and after looking at several, settled on this one to try.

    Mixed Berry Sorbet Recipe

    What is simple syrup?

    • Simple syrup is simply an equal-part mixture of water and a sweetening agent (in this case, granulated sugar) which has been heated together to form a syrup.

    Other ingredient variations for making simple syrup;

    • Equal parts water and maple syrup
    • Equal parts water and honey
    • Equal parts water and brown sugar
    • Equal parts water and agave syrup
    • Equal parts water and coconut sugar

    You get the idea.

    How to tell if your blended sorbet mixture is the right consistency, and ready to freeze;

    1. If you've ever made your own homemade sorbet, your recipe most likely didn't call for an egg, and I think you'll be surprised when you find out this one does. However, it's not used as an ingredient.
    2. The egg is used as a way to determine the perfect texture and consistency of the sorbet once frozen. It's pretty ingenious actually, and wish I would have thought of it! 
    3. It's called the "Egg-Float" test, and the egg is used to measure the amount of simple syrup needed to thin the berries and float the egg within the mixture to where only a nickel-size portion of the egg is visible.

    The easy instructions for making mixed berry sorbet;

    • Make a simple syrup by bringing sugar and water to a simmer over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
    • Allow the simple syrup to cool slightly.
    • Meanwhile, wash the berries and assemble the other ingredients.
    Simple Syrup for Mixed Berry Sorbet
    • Hull and slice the strawberries.
    • Place them into a blender along with the blueberries, raspberries, and ½ cup of the simple syrup.
    • Blend until well pureed.
    Blending berries for Mixed Berry Sorbet
    • Place an egg (in the shell) gently into the pureed mixture. 
    • If you see more than a nickel-size portion of the egg, remove the egg, and add a touch more simple syrup.
    • Blend.
    Egg float test for making Mixed Berry Sorbet
    • Try the egg-float test again until only a nickel portion of the egg shows.
    • Taste.
    • If needed squeeze the fresh lemon juice into the puree until you're happy with the taste.
    • Stir.
    Adding simple syrup to Mixed Berry Sorbet
    • Pour the pureed mixture into a prepared ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufactures instructions.
    • Once frozen, serve immediately, or spoon the sorbet into a container and freeze until ready to serve.
    Freezing Mixed Berry Sorbet

    Mixed Berry Sorbet with Strawberries, Blueberries and Raspberries

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    Below is the printable recipe card for today’s Healthy Low Sugar Mixed Berry Sorbet. 

    If you’ve enjoyed this recipe and look forward to making it (or have already made it), I’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to give it some feedback by way of stars near the comment section at the end of this post. Thank you so much!

    Frozen Mixed Berry Sorbet

    Healthy Low Sugar Mixed Berry Sorbet

    Renee Goerger
    A delicious combination of Mother Nature's finest summer berries are pureed and then frozen into this luscious Mixed Berry Sorbet.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 7 mins
    freeze time 4 hrs
    Course Dessert, frozen dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 cups
    Calories 175 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 pound strawberries hulled and sliced
    • 1 pint blueberries
    • ½ pint raspberries
    • 1 lemon
    • 1 egg

    Tools and equipment

    • Blender
    • Ice Cream Maker for freezing the sorbet
    • Small saucepan for making the simple syrup
    • wooden spoon for making the simple syrup
    • tablespoon for removing egg from the puree
    • bowl for the simple syrup, once cooled
    • Large lidded container for storage

    Instructions
     

    • Bring the water and sugar to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Cool.
    • Add the berries into the blender and add ½ cup of the simple syrup. Blend until smooth.
    • Gently add the egg into the pureed mixture.
    • If needed, add a touch more simple syrup until you can only see a nickel size portion of the egg.
    • *Note - This may take a few times. Make sure you don't add too much syrup at one time. Make sure to remove the egg each time before blending in more simple syrup.
    • Taste, and if needed squeeze fresh lemon juice into the puree until you're happy with the taste.
    • *Note - this is optional. You may not feel the lemon is necessary, and that's okay.
    • Carefully pour the berry puree into a prepared ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufactures instructions.
    • Once frozen, serve immediately or spoon the sorbet into a container and freeze until serving.

    Notes

    If the blender you're using won't pulverize the seeds, you may wish to strain the pureed mixture with a fine mesh strainer before adding the mixture into the ice cream freezer.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 203mgFiber: 4gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.8mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's recipe for frozen berry sorbet as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Fresh Mixed Berry Sorbet Recipe

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Suzy says

      March 04, 2019 at 5:26 am

      5 stars
      Ooooh this I am in love with!!!

      Reply
    2. Samantha says

      March 03, 2019 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      I couldn't wait until summer to try. Healthy fruit that tastes like decadent dessert...this sorbet was amazing!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 03, 2019 at 12:28 pm

        Glad you liked it, Smanatha. Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says

      June 15, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      This sorbet is gorgeous!! What a perfect, refreshing treat for summer!

      Reply
    4. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      June 15, 2016 at 10:06 pm

      Wow, that is the most gorgeous sorbet! I can't tell you how badly I'm craving this right now! Beautiful pics, too!

      Reply
    5. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

      June 13, 2016 at 2:54 pm

      That egg trick is so cool! I had no idea. I'm so trying that next time! And this looks amazingly delicious and refreshing. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Nutmeg Nanny says

      June 06, 2016 at 6:37 am

      I've never made homemade sorbet before this has to change! This mixed berry version is perfect for summer.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        June 07, 2016 at 6:55 am

        You really need to, Brandy. I know you'd come up with something spectacular!

        Reply
    7. colleen kennedy says

      June 02, 2016 at 3:48 pm

      Wow what a beautiful & vibrant dessert! I love sorbet and so have to try this flavor and technique. Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        June 07, 2016 at 7:00 am

        It's fun, right? Wish I could take credit for the technique.

        Reply
    8. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

      June 01, 2016 at 10:20 pm

      Now I'm dying to make sorbet just to try the egg float test! I'll have to wait a bit longer for berries to be in season here, but then it is on!

      Reply
    9. Lora @savoringitaly says

      June 01, 2016 at 6:04 am

      I'm so ready for making sorbets!! Love mixed berry any thing, so this is going on the top of the list for the summer frozen dessert ideas (the egg test is really cool!).

      Reply
    10. Cathy @ Noble Pig says

      May 31, 2016 at 10:12 pm

      I could use a bowl right now in this heat!

      Reply
    11. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says

      May 31, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      I love the gorgeous color of this sorbet! And that egg trick is great!

      Reply
    12. Amanda @ The Kitcheneer says

      May 31, 2016 at 7:07 pm

      Never knew about the egg float trick! Good to know! This sorbet looks like the perfect summer treat!

      Reply
    13. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

      May 31, 2016 at 5:59 pm

      Gorgeous!!! I love sorbet and never knew about the egg trick. Time to give it a try (and I am all about the mixed berries!)

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 31, 2016 at 6:14 pm

        Thank you, Kacey. Mixed berries are the way to go 🙂

        Reply
    14. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

      May 31, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      I just love the vibrant color of this sorbet - beautiful!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 31, 2016 at 5:03 pm

        Thank you, Heather.

        Reply
    15. Amanda | The Chunky Chef says

      May 31, 2016 at 12:28 pm

      Wow, what a gorgeous sorbet!! Love that egg float trick 🙂

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 31, 2016 at 5:03 pm

        Thank you, Amanda. Wish I could take credit for the egg float trick though 😉

        Reply
    16. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

      May 31, 2016 at 9:41 am

      This sorbet makes me so happy, Renee! What a gorgeous summertime treat. And that egg float trick? Brilliant! I'd have never thought of that, and now when I make sorbet, I'll be using it! Good call!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 31, 2016 at 11:19 am

        Thank you so much, Erin. That egg float trick is kind of fun, isn't it?

        Reply
    17. Stephanie says

      May 31, 2016 at 8:58 am

      This sorbet is so pretty and it sounds so refreshing!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 31, 2016 at 11:20 am

        It's totally refreshing, Stephanie. I served it last night to family and friends and everyone commented that it tasted just like eating the fresh berries. They loved it!

        Reply
    18. Jenn @ Peas and Crayons says

      May 31, 2016 at 7:24 am

      I think it's totally time for me to invest in a ice cream maker! This sorbet looks LUXE! <3

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 31, 2016 at 11:21 am

        I don't use my ice cream maker all that much, but for recipes like this one, I'm glad I have it. BTW, I won it from a giveaway on a food blog 🙂

        Reply

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