Passion fruit sorbet is bursting with flavor and SO easy to make, with only 3 ingredients: sugar, water, and passion fruit puree. There are only a few minutes of prep time involved, then your ice cream maker does the rest of the work. It’s a perfect spring and summer treat!
Note: this post was originally published in May 2012. I’ve updated it with new photos and some additional tips.
It still doesn’t quite feel like spring in DC, but that hasn’t stopped me from breaking out the ice cream machine. I can’t help myself.
Have you ever made sorbet?
The first time I prepared it from scratch, I was shocked at how easy it was.
Ice cream isn’t difficult (check out my Bailey’s Ice Cream for an example).
However, sorbet is completely brainless – Simple syrup + fruit puree.
You don’t have to make custard or temper eggs.
There are only three ingredients. How simple is that?
I contemplated adding some herbs from my garden.
Mint and basil would have been especially refreshing, but in the end, I stuck with the basics.
If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been going back to basics recently (these yellow cake and chocolate cupcakes are good examples).
Passion fruit is one of my all-time favorite flavors, and I love highlighting it.
If you want to try adding a handful of fresh herbs, allow them to steep in the simple syrup when it’s just off the heat.
Give them around 30 minutes and then remove them before adding the purée.
Where to Buy Passion Fruit Puree
Passion fruit puree can be purchased online and in some grocery stores, typically in the freezer section.
I found some online.
Looking for more ice cream and sorbet recipes?
Be sure to check out my Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream and Sorbet as well as my Roasted Blueberry Crème Fraîche Ice Cream!
Passion Fruit Sorbet
Instructions
- Add sugar and water to a medium saucepan. No need to stir.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then allow it to simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved, approximately 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes, then stir in the passion fruit purée while the syrup is still warm. Place it in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
- Follow the instructions on your ice cream maker. After the sorbet sets, I like to place it in the freezer for at least 2 hours to firm up.
Notes
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
Nutrition
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My Nemox never gets put away. I use it all year round.
I also grow passionfruit by the truckload. Okay I don’t grow it, it grows itself and nearly takes over the side of the house. I cut them open and save the pulp and use it in passionfruit curd, top pavlovas and I make ice cream with it. I’ve never made sorbet. I shall try this. :)
How pretty and refreshing!
This makes me want to get the ice cream maker out. For breakfast! I adore sorbets – so light and fresh. And I’ve got my fingers crossed for a hot and sunny summer in these here parts, so I’m thinking a passion fruit sorbet would hit the spot perfectly…
With just simple ingredients this sorbet is a perfect way to enjoy frozen dessert!
This may be the best sorbet flavor I have heard of!! Passion fruit tastes amazing, nad I bet that in sorbet form is even better!
Your sorbet sounds great for the hot weather we’ve been having here!
Perfect for this weather we are having!
wow that sounds delicious! perfect for this hot weather!t thanks for sharing!
My boyfriend has an ice cream making machine! I’ll have to try this
Love it! I just pulled out my ice cream maker today and made some delicious fro-yo! I need to make some sorbet!
I recently acquired my ice cream machine and can’t stop using it. This is a winner of a recipe and one I’m surely trying out soon. :)
What a beautiful refreshing treat – thank you for visitng my blog as well :D
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Yum! I’ve never made sorbet, but my mom does have an ice cream maker :) I’d love to try making this!
I like sorbet because is more light that a regular iceream, I mean, it does not need milk, cream or even eggs to make it, and in addition are so fresh.
I had absolutely no idea that making sorbet was this easy! I’ll definitely be making these every day then because it’s been getting so incredibly hot in LA.