Recipe for Rhubarb Sorbet
Updated April 28, 2011
I am sorry if you are sick of my rhubarb posts. I promise I will get off my kick soon! I just made rhubarb sorbet though and it is out of this world good! I had no idea it would be so tasty. I am still kind of surprised!
I used a recipe I saw on Simply Recipes. It was really easy. The only not so fun part was straining the rhubarb. It just took some time, but really nothing to complain about. I chilled the base overnight and churned it up the next day in our Cuisinart dream machine.
The results were incredible! The sorbet was SO creamy. It tasted more like gelato than sorbet, but without any cream! I was hoping for a deeper red color, but oh well, I am partial to pink anyways. The rhubarb flavor was perfect too, not too sweet, just right! I loved the kick from the orange zest too!
This is one of my new favorite treats. It’s very light, refreshing, and perfect for a hot day! I am sure it would be a hit at a Memorial Day BBQ, so try it and impress your friends and family. Happy Holiday weekend everyone! I LOVE long weekends!
Recipe from Garrett McCord of Vanilla Garlic
Saw on Simply Recipes
3 ½ cups of chopped fresh rhubarb (4-5 stalks)
2 ½ cups of water
1 2/3 cups of sugar
¼ teaspoon of salt
2 teaspoons of orange zest
2 tablespoons of corn syrup
Place chopped rhubarb, sugar, water, salt, and orange zest in a large saucepan. Stir it all up. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover it and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. The rhubarb will get tender and start to dissolve if you stir it. It will smell good too:)
Cool the rhubarb mixture for about 10 minutes. Purée in a blender or food processor until smooth. You will need to do this in a couple of batches. It will get a little messy, but that is fun, right? Press through a fine mesh strainer to get rid of the pulp. Stir in the corn syrup. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. I let mine chill overnight.
Process in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The sorbet will be soft and creamy! Put in a container and freeze.
Makes about one quart.
I'm getting pretty envious of your rhubarb posts Maria, & this one is no exception! The sorbet is gorgeous, & wonderful to see another shade of pink. It's beautiful!!
I planted rhubarb in our garden …if it turns out I will have to make some of this!
That looks gorgeous! I can practically taste it in my mind.
I love all of your rhubarb posts, and I love that pink color! I really need to plant rhubarb next year…
That looks just fabulous! Now I am wishing I had some rhubarb.
mmm… looks so refreshing… 🙂
My mom would love this. I will so make it for her when she comes out next.
Oooh this looks fabulous! I haven’t yet been initiated into the mysteries – or joys – of rhubarb cooking and this sorbet looks like a must-make!
I wish I have an ice-cream maker now!
Maria, this looks simply delicious!
Oooh, I like it! I love rhubarb so I know I would love this sorbet. And it’s fat-free!
What a pretty color! Don’t worry, I’m not going to be sick of your posts, silly 🙂
That’s such a great idea to make rhubarb sorbet. Love that color.
Made this one too thanks to Garrett’s wonderful post! I think you mean 3 1/2 cups of rhubarb though for 3-5 stalks and not 1/2 cup.
Tartelette-Thanks so much for catching my typo! Yes, it is 3 1/2 cups of rhubarb!
You can’t get enough rhubarb!! I wish I had it growing at my house!
This looks scrumptious. Going out to pick rhubarb – now!
I love the pale pink of this sorbet. I bet it tasted amazing!
Maria,
Ok, you have converted me!
I love rhubarb!
It’s almost blueberry season, what’s in store?
oh my gosh, amazing, keep those rhubarb recipes coming!!!
I love the pink color! The sorbet sounds refreshing and delicious. Perfect for summer time treats. And you have quite a nifty ice cream maker there.
I was gonna start a count down till blogher but it’s 124 days away. Guess I should wait till it’s at least under 100. 😉
Sounds delicious Maria!
Sick of rhubarb?? Never! I LOVE the idea of rhubarb sorbet — sounds so refreshing!
I adore the colour of the sorbet. I would never guess this would be from rhubarb.
omg this is amazing. I asked for an ice cream/sorbet maker for my birthday and I can’t wait to start trying all these!!
What an incredible color! I’ll bet it tastes everybit as good as it looks. Have a wonderful day.
I don’t even like rhubarb but this recipe looks so good! I would make this with strawberries or raspberries – sounds perfect for summer!
such a pretty pink!
honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever tire of rhubarb recipes…they’re just so fascinating to me, as I’ve never tried them before!
like leslie, I have never tasted rhubarb too… 🙁
Oh, do you like rhubarb by any chance? I would taste this just for the color!
Never will I get sick of rhubarb posts!
I could see the straining part taking forever and being a pain.
Nicely done!
It looks so refreshing! Glad you’re finding a lot of recipes for rhubarb.
Oh my goodness you are fabulous!!! Keep them coming, although I am finding it hard to find it here = (
Your sorbet looks so light and delicious!
Ohhh rhubarb sorbet! I can only imagine the flavour from everyone’s description. This looks delicious.
Ohhh rhubarb sorbet! I can only imagine the flavour from everyone’s description. This looks delicious.
Slurp, can you pass those beaters I want to lick 'em. I have some stewed strawberries/rhubarb with vanilla in my fridg at this very moment. Oh I think I see some sort of rhubarb ice cream in my near future.
this sorbet was unbelievably creamy and delicious! I skipped the straining and thought it was fine. Thanks for such a great recipe!
So glad you liked the rhubarb sorbet!
I’m going to make this! It looks scrumptious!