Is it hot enough for you? It’s too hot for me, whew!
This incredibly hot summer has me really appreciating that ice cream maker we invested in a few months back…
…and as of right now, on yet another 100 degree day, I can honestly say that this peach sorbet is my favorite recipe for the ice cream maker so far. It is SO refreshing and downright lovable. I say lovable, because not only does it taste good, but also because it has a lot less calories than my beloved ice cream. 
Yes, I believe an ice cream girl like me could get used to sorbets like this very easily.
Do you like peaches? I love them, especially now, when they’re in season in various parts of the country. They’re perfectly sweet, and so pretty!
This recipe takes 2 1/2 pounds of fresh peaches (or 2 pounds of frozen peaches), that need to be peeled and pitted. Peeling peaches isn’t always a fun task, but blanching them first can make it a little easier:
Just add the peaches to a pot of boiling water and let them cook for about 45 seconds.
Then, take them from the boiling water and immediately plunge them into an ice bath until they’re nice and cool.
Theoretically, this makes peeling the skin off much easier. Using a paring knife, carefully make a shallow cut around the peach and gently peel off the very thin skin. It won’t come off in one piece, it takes a few pulls, but I promise, this is a lot easier than trying to peel them without blanching first. Of course, to avoid this, you can use frozen peaches, which have already been peeled, pitted and sliced.
Once the peaches have all been peeled, pitted and sliced, place them in a large sauce pan with a cup of water, a half cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Bring everything to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat and let it all simmer for about 5 minutes. This is what mine looked like after the five minutes. It was all I could do not to eat half the peaches at this point. Oh they are so good!
Let the peaches cool for a bit, then purèe them in a food processor until your mixture looks like this – nice and smooth. Pour the mixture into an air tight container, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. You want it nice and cold before you put it in the ice cream maker.
Whoa! What the heck? How did Sriracha get in this post?
Well, this recipe comes from The Sriracha Cookbook by Randy Clemens. Surprise! No, you do not have to add the Sriracha if you don’t want to, it’s perfect right now, BUT, I if you like Sriracha, do try this! I love Sriracha, so of course I make my peach sorbet with it. And I love it in this sorbet. That bears repeating, I LOVE Sriracha in this sorbet! You just need to add a few drops of the good ole’ “rooster sauce”, (and by all means, no more than 1 teaspoon), to get a nice subtle hint of the Sriracha’s flavor and a tiny bit of its heat. It’s a pleasant little surprise in each bite of the sorbet. Trust me.
After the sorbet has chilled in the refrigerator, and after adding the Sriracha, (or not), it’s time to follow the manufacturer’s instructions of your ice cream maker and make sorbet. This sorbet took just over 10 minutes in my Cuisinart ice cream maker. Once it’s done in the ice cream maker, put it in a covered, air tight container and into the freezer to stiffen up.
That’s all! Enjoy your refreshing Peach Sorbet!
I added a tiny bit of orange blossom honey to mine, but you can add any topping you love. Blueberries are particularly good with this, and so are crunchy toppings, like crushed gingersnaps, or another crispy cookie.
Oh, if you don’t have an ice cream maker, you CAN make this! Just follow David Lebovitz’s well thought out instructions and it will turn out just as good.
Happy Monday!
Peach-Sriracha Sorbet Recipe
From The Sriracha Cookbook by Randy Clemens
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 pounds of fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced (or 2 pounds of frozen peaches)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- no more than 1 teaspoon of Sriracha (optional)
- mint sprig, berries, or other toppings of choice
Directions:
Bring peaches, water, sugar and lemon juice to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Carefully add peach mixture to food processor and purèe until smooth. Transfer to an airtight container, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, or overnight.
Add the Sriracha (if using) and process in ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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I realize I’m late to the party, Sarah, but I never received notice of this post. i just got back from Michigan and have been playing catch up. Anywho, this is a great sounding sorbet, especially with the Sriracha added to those luscious peaches. Major YUMS!
Everything you make looks SO delicious!! I want this too now. We don’t have an ice cream maker. But the hubby knows how to make snow ice cream…I suppose we will have to wait for snow, lol. This looks so yummy!
Hey Sarah! I love your new look
I’m totally down with the sriracha – I’m going to pull out my poor neglected ice cream maker and give this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing!
I would love it if it were hot enough here for ice cream to seem like a good idea, because peach ice cream sounds so lovely. Not sure about the sriracha.
LOL! I promise you that leaving out the Sriracha is fine, it’s still the best peach sorbet we’ve tried.
Happy Friday Karen!
Hi Sarah! I am so done with the heat, too – I have found myself feeling excited for WINTER, and I don’t think I’ve ever felt that before.
Although I don’t have an ice cream maker, I did finally get a blender and have been making smoothie after smoothie. (A new favorite smoothie ingredient is avocado, have you tried that before? It’s great mixed with fruit and yogurt.)
I have been looking at some “ice cream” recipes that don’t require an ice cream maker…and found a honey cream recipe I’ve been wanting to try. For now, I’ve just been sticking to store bought. Still satisfying
Your sorbet looks very refreshing!
I hope the rain we’re expecting here is also headed your way!
Oh I hope the rain is headed here too, it’s so brown and crunchy around here
No, I haven’t tried avacados in smoothies yet, but I LOVE them, so I’ll have to hunt down a recipe or two, or six, lol. That sounds so good right now….
YES! ME TOO! I’m looking forward to winter. That’s got to be a first, usually I dread it, but this summer has been so brutal. AND, I look forward to winter cooking too. I love fruits, and summer things, but fall and winter cooking is so comforting you know?
I’m so glad you posted today, and stopped by here too. I was wondering how you were feeling. I hope your energy comes back soon, but believe me, I completely understand how you’re feeling.
Have a wonderful week my dear, and take it easy!
xoxo
First.. I adore your new look!! (I know I told you already, but I wanted to say it again!). Second.. you totally had me.. I was thinking “What??!! Hot sauce.. what’s that doing here??” Lol, if I made it, I would trust your advice and would add the heat into this sorbet. I haven’t used my ice cream maker yet.. now I have a good reason to pull it out!! xo Smidge
Awww, thank you Barb. I’m so glad you like the new look.
Haha! It was definitely a surprising ingredient for me too. It’s interesting how the Sriracha really brings out the peach flavor. I’m crazy about it. Yes, give this one a shot, it’s really good and very refreshing!
Happy Tuesday dear! xoxo
YUM! who’da thunk of sriracha in sorbet?! i can totally see where that would make the perfect harmony of flavors for a summer treat!
I know, crazy right? But now that I’ve had it? I’ll never make it without it. It’s just that good!
Thanks for the visit Madison! xoxo
This weather is good for something!!! You bought the ice cream maker and now you’ve got more than enough motivation and inspiration to use it again and again and again…
I’m thrilled to see a post from you. Really, really, really!!! I miss our regular interactions.
You always make the best of every situation. You inspire me!!!
This weather is downright evil!!! It has zapped ALL of my energy. I can’t stand it. Thank goodness for sorbets to ease the pain, right?
Thank you Shaddy! Backatcha baby
Have a great Wednesday dear!
This sounds just awesome – peach with sriracha sauce? I take all recipes and recommendations for my ice cream maker, and will definitely be trying this for sure. Hope this cooled you down, at least for a bit!
I’m so glad you’re having fun with the ice cream maker Bill. I just love mine. I know! The Sriracha is a very pleasant surprise in this one. And yep, it certainly cooled me down, even with the teeny bit of heat from the Sriracha
Really, you get more of the flavor of the Sriracha than the sauce, and it worked SO well with the peaches. I hope you try it, it’s amazing!
Have a wonderful, cool week Bill! Thanks!
I never, in a million years, would’ve thought of adding Sriracha to a sorbet. Looks very tasty!
Isn’t that an interesting combo Ruth? Did I mention that I loved it?
Happy Monday Ruth!
Mmmm peaches, mmmm sorbet! Sarah, this looks so good! And of course you added Sriracha:)
I was wondering about all your ice cream and sorbet recipes of late–how nice to have an ice cream maker! I’m going to try making your honey yogurt ice cream this week, maybe with a dash of rosewater or orange blossom essence. I’ll keep you posted:)
Next I’m gonna try some kind of berry sorbet. I’m liking the crazy twist of Sriracha in the peach sorbet. I wonder if I can find another one for a blueberry or raspberry sorbet? I’m so addicted to trying new and interesting things these days…I can’t be stopped, lol.
Oooooo, the honey yogurt ice cream with the rosewater OR the orange blossom essence sounds delicious! Yes, please keep us posted.
Have a wonderful week Mel! xoxo