Creamy Apricot Sorbet (So Simple!)

This Fresh Apricot Sorbet is so simple and takes just minutes to prepare. This sorbet recipe uses ripe, summer apricots and is super refreshing on hot days. Great for using up extra apricots!

Making this Apricot Sorbet

Madeline insisted on apricots last week at Costco. They looked pretty good, and the price was decent, so I was happy to oblige. She ate two, loved the apricots, and then wanted nothing more to do with them.

I like apricots alright, but I think the flavor is enhanced so much more when the fruit is cooked. In fact, I think it’s one of the few, maybe only, fruit that I prefer cooked.

I surely didn’t want waste a couple dozen apricots, and I wasn’t up to eating them all myself. I needed to make something with them.

There were lots of suggestions for jam, but I didn’t have the required lids for the canning jars and I didn’t want to head to the store.

Then ice cream came to mind. It was a hot day and the perfect opportunity to make a bowl of cold ice cream to cool off with. When searching for recipes I found several different recipes. Ice creams, sorbets, and more.

I almost made the Apricot Ice Cream from Perfect Scoop, but I decided I wasn’t in the mood for a rich dessert, though I still wanted something creamy.

Decisions, decisions! In the end, I adapted a sorbet recipe and made it slightly more creamy by adding a bit of milk. For added flair, I made some white chocolate almond bark pieces to garnish the sorbet with.

This Creamy Vanilla Apricot Sorbet turned out to be a great lighter summer dessert. Madeline especially loved it! YUM!

Tools Needed to Make Apricot Sorbet

You’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare this easy apricot recipe. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started:

• Measuring Cups and Spoons – to measure the ingredients in this apricot sorbet recipe.
• Medium Saucepan – to cook the ripe apricots, water, and sugar in.
• Microplane Zester – for grating the lemon zest.
• Food Processor, Countertop Blender, or Immersion Blender – to blend the apricot mixture with the remaining ingredients.
• Ice Cream Maker – to churn the apricot sorbet in.
• Airtight Container – to store leftover sorbet in the freezer.

What is in this Apricot Sorbet?

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

• Fresh Apricots
• Water
• Lemon Zest
• Granulated Sugar
• Vanilla Extract
• Milk

How to Make Apricot Sorbet

This recipe is so easy to make!

All there is to it is to combine apricot halves with water, granulated sugar, and lemon zest. Then, cook until the sugar dissolves and apricots are soft.

After that, you’ll puree that mixture with the milk and vanilla before churning in your ice cream machine according to manufacturer’s directions.

The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe for sorbet. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

Tips for Making the Best Apricot Sorbet

• Make sure you have put the insert for your ice cream maker in the freezer at least 12 hours prior to churning the apricot sorbet, or longer if your manufacturer’s user manual instruct to do so. You need to make sure it is frozen solid so the sorbet base freezes as it churns.
• You’ll achieve the smoothest, sorbet by churning an already chilled base. Although it isn’t necessary, I recommend that you chill the sorbet mixture for at least a few hours before you churn it.

Recipe FAQs

Got questions about how to make this recipe? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.

Can I Make this Sorbet Dairy-Free?

Yes! Just substitute the dairy milk for your favorite dairy-free alternative if you’d still like that creamy taste.

Otherwise, omit the milk and swap it for water if you want a traditional dairy-free sorbet.

Can I Use a Different Fruit?

Sure! Just make sure you use the same amount of fruit. Try peaches, nectarines, or berries!

If using berries with a larger seed, such as blackberries, you’ll likely want to strain the mixture after pureeing to remove and discard the seeds.

If using a fruit like pineapple or bananas, the fruit most likely won’t need to be cooked. I would recommend adding the fruit to the blender with the water and sugar mixture rather than cooking it.

Try this Apricot Sorbet Recipe at Home!

Next time you’re looking for a unique recipe to make using apricots, give this Creamy Apricot Sorbet a try!

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What Else to Make with Apricots

• Apricot Galette
• Apricot Almond Cake
• Popcorn Trail Mix
• Roasted Chicken, Apricot, and Brie Panini
• White Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pistachio and Apricot

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