Plum Sorbet Recipe

This vibrant pink Plum Sorbet is our all-time favorite dessert! Bursting with fresh plum flavor, it's the perfect light yet intensely flavorful ending to any rich meal, especially Asian cuisine. The beautiful color alone makes it a showstopper. A heads-up: it requires some attention, so start early in the day for best results. Keeps happily in the freezer for up to a week.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 242.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Plum Sorbet

  • Plums In Heavy Syrup
  • 1/4 cup Marsala wine
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (3/4 cup in step 4, 1/4 cup in step 9)
  • Lemon, Juice Of
  • 2 large egg whites

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How to Make Plum Sorbet

  1. Drain 1 lb plums, reserving the syrup.
  2. Remove stones from the plums.
  3. Blend or process the plums and reserved syrup until completely smooth.
  4. Pour the plum mixture into a medium saucepan. Add 1/4 cup Marsala wine, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and the juice of 1 lemon.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves completely. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap.
  7. Freeze for several hours, or until the mixture is slushy and partially frozen.
  8. In a clean, grease-free bowl, beat 2 large egg whites until soft peaks form.
  9. Gradually add 1/4 cup granulated sugar to the egg whites, beating on high speed between each addition, until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  10. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the partially frozen plum mixture.
  11. Return to the freezer. Stir gently every 30-45 minutes for the first 2-3 hours to prevent large ice crystals from forming.
  12. Freeze until solid, about 4-6 hours, or overnight.
  13. Serve in elegant glass bowls, topped with a dollop of fresh cream or a sprig of mint, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

116g

Fat

0g

Carbs

10g