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**Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions and complete ingredient measurements for making Refreshing Low Sugar Fresh Peach Sorbet with Sage is available near the end of this post.
Here's what you'll need to make Low Sugar Fresh Peach Sorbet with Sage:
- Fresh Peaches
- Granulated Sugar
- Water
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Fresh Sage Leaves
If the thought of removing the skin from peach is daunting to you, let me assure you that it's a very simple process that only takes a pot of boiling water, a bowl of ice water, and a paring knife.
Here's the fast and easy way to remove the skin from a peach...Do it once and you'll be a pro for life: 🙂
- Bring a pot of water to boil over high heat.
- In a large bowl, add enough ice and water to make an ice bath.
- Use a paring knife to score an X into the bottom of each peach.
- Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the peaches into the boiling water.
- Allow the peaches to sit in the boiling water for approximately 30 seconds.
- Use the slotted spoon to remove the peaches from the pot and carefully place them in the ice bath.
- Use the paring knife to carefully peel the skin off the peach starting where the X was cut on the bottom.
Low Sugar Fresh Peach Sorbet with Sage could not be easier to make. Since sorbet has only a minimal amount of sugar it's the perfect dessert or snack for when you're looking for something sweet, but don't want to sabotage your diet by eating a big bowl of ice cream or sherbet that has twice as much sugar and calories.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the water, sugar, lime juice, and sage leaves until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and discard the sage. Cool the sugar mixture slightly.
- Peel and slice the peaches, and discard the pit and skin. Place the sliced peaches in a food processor and add a pinch of salt.
- Pour the cooled sugar/sage mixture over the peaches in the food processor and process until smooth.
- Pour the peach mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufactures instructions.
- Transfer the sorbet to a freezer container and freeze for an additional 2-4 hours. Serve and enjoy!
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Below is the printable recipe card for today's Low Sugar Fresh Peach Sorbet with Sage. If you've enjoyed this recipe, and are anxious to give it a try, I'd appreciate if you'd take a moment to give this recipe some feedback by way of stars near the comment section at the end of this post, OR in the recipe card feature itself. 🙂
Refreshing Low Sugar Fresh Peach Sorbet with Sage
Ingredients
- 5 ripe peaches, blanched with skin and stone removed
- ¾ cup water
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 4-5 large fresh sage leaves
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the water, sugar, lime and sage leaves until the sugar dissolves. Stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for 15-20 minutes. Remove the sage leaves.
- Slice the blanched pitted peaches and add them to a food processor.
- Pour the cooled sugar sage water into the food processor with the peach slices and process until smooth.
- Add the peach mixture into an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions for freezing.
- Spoon the frozen sorbet from the ice cream maker into a covered container and store until ready to serve.
Notes
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D-lish! I just know you're going to love this fresh peach sorbet recipe, so grab a spoon and dig in!!! Summer never tasted so good!
I sincerely hope you've enjoyed this recipe for Refreshing Low Sugar Fresh Peach Sorbet with Sage as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!
Linda says
I love peaches and I love sorbet so this seems like the perfect yummy recipe for me. I love the touch of sage you added to the peaches. I just used thyme and strawberries together and was surprised at how well the herbs and fruit work together. Thanks for the top on removing the peach skins, kind of like taking the skin off of a tomato, who knew?! One question, can you make this without an ice cream maker?
Renée says
Hi, Linda!
That is a great question, but I'm afraid I don't have a proper answer because I've never tried it.
The only thing I might suggest is that when you put it into a container to freeze (without an ice cream maker), is that you remove it often (maybe every hour or so), stir it up, and then put it back into the freezer. This MAY do the trick but I have a feeling it will turn it into more of a slush than a sorbet...but then again, I'm just guessing.
Wish I had a better answer for you. Sorry that I don't.
Renee
Aimee Shugarman says
I love all things peach, and this is fantastic 🙂
Renée says
Thank you so much. Glad you like it!
Paula says
That's quite a lovely combination of fruit and herb! Very creative of you and I love the colour of this sorbet!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says
What an amazing combination of flavors - I would have never thought of this. Brilliant!
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
Oh, wow - What a beautiful hue! I'm sure this was immensely delicous! love the pairing!
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
Oh my goodness, what a perfectly perfect combination! My CSA has sage growing like mad. I'll pick some next week and give this a whirl!
Susan says
Sage is such a fall and winter herb in my mind. I would have never put these two together but it sounds like it would be delicious!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
I love finding new peach recipes to make because I have a peach tree and never know what to do with them all (food blogger problems) 😉
Marly says
So colorful and delicious!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I love this! It's so different and refreshing.
Paula-bell'alimento says
Love the addition of sage!
foody schmoody says
Great sorbet. Love the flavor profile.
Elizabeth says
I love peach in the summer-- what a great sorbet!
Meseidy says
Sorbets are perfect this time of year. I love how you added fresh herbs.
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
What a delightful refreshing treat. I wish I had a bowl right now!
Amy @Very Culinary says
I use herbs in jam reductions for sauces on pork, so why not in a sorbet? Smart. Sounds awesome!
Pam says
Oh my gosh Renee, this ice cream sounds fantastic. I love pairing sage with fruit.