3-Ingredient Plum Sorbet (Quick, Refreshing, Healthy)

Introduction 🍨

There’s nothing quite like a refreshing, homemade sorbet on a warm day—and this 3-Ingredient Plum Sorbet makes it easier than ever. Using only plums, sugar, and lemon juice, you can enjoy a naturally sweet, tart, and vibrant frozen dessert in under an hour. Perfect for summer afternoons, entertaining guests, or a guilt-free treat, this sorbet is smooth, fruity, and naturally colorful.

The best part? No fancy ice cream maker is needed—just a blender, a freezer-safe container, and a bit of patience. Plums are naturally sweet, high in antioxidants, and give the sorbet a gorgeous deep purple hue. The lemon juice brightens the flavor, while sugar ensures a smooth, scoopable texture.

3-Ingredient Plum Sorbet

Refreshing, quick, and vibrant 3-ingredient plum sorbet 🍑❄️ — naturally sweet, vegan, and perfect for summer desserts or a healthy treat.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan

Calories: 70

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Fruit Base

• 4-5 ripe plums pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Equipment

• Blender or food processor
• Freezer-safe container
• Spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons

Method

 

1. Wash, pit, and slice the plums into quarters.
2. Blend plums, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust sweetness if needed.
3. Optional: chill the puree in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before freezing.
4. Pour into a shallow freezer-safe container. Freeze 1–2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
5. Scoop into bowls, garnish with mint, and serve. Freeze extra 30 minutes for firmer texture if desired.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping if too firm.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Only 3 ingredients — simple and budget-friendly
✅ Naturally vibrant color — no food coloring needed
✅ Refreshing and light — perfect summer dessert
✅ Quick prep — ready to freeze in 10 minutes
✅ Vegan and dairy-free — safe for all diets

Ingredients

• 4–5 ripe plums, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Optional: fresh mint for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the plums
   Wash, pit, and slice the plums into quarters. Remove any bruised or overly soft pieces.
2. Blend the base
   In a blender or food processor, combine plums, sugar, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
3. Chill (optional)
   For best texture, chill the plum puree in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before freezing.
4. Freeze
   Pour the puree into a shallow freezer-safe container. Freeze for 1–2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to prevent large ice crystals.
5. Serve
   Scoop the sorbet into bowls, garnish with fresh mint, and enjoy immediately. For a firmer texture, freeze an additional 30 minutes before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Richer flavor: Roast the plums in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes before blending.
• Extra sweetness: Add 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup if plums are tart.
• Mixed berry: Blend 1 cup of plums with 1/2 cup raspberries or strawberries for a colorful twist.
• Smooth texture: Pass the puree through a fine-mesh sieve before freezing for an ultra-smooth sorbet.

Storage

• Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month.
• Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping if too firm.

Nutrition (Approx. per serving, 1/2 cup)

• Calories: 70
• Carbs: 18 g
• Protein: 0 g
• Fat: 0 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 15 g