If using stone fruit, mango, or apples: peel, pit, and chop enough to measure 1 cup packed. If using berries: rinse and drain well. If using citrus (lemon, lime, orange) make a fresh juice and strain out seeds and pulp so you end with about 1 cup juice or add water to reach 1 cup total fruit liquid.

2. Make simple syrup

Combine 0.75 cups granulated sugar and 0.75 cups water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring just to a simmer, then remove from heat and let cool to room temperature (about 10–15 minutes). If you want a silkier sorbet, stir in 1 tsp corn syrup while warm. Add a pinch of fine sea salt to enhance flavor.

3. Blend fruit with syrup

In a blender or food processor add the prepared fruit and the cooled simple syrup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Purée until completely smooth, about 30–60 seconds. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity: add up to 1–2 teaspoons more sugar syrup or up to 1 tablespoon more lemon juice as needed.

Finish, Chill and Churn

4. Strain (optional)

For an ultra-smooth sorbet (recommended for seeds from raspberries or kiwi), press the purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl using a silicone spatula. Discard seeds and solids left in the sieve.

5. Add optional ingredients

If using alcohol (1 tsp) add it now to keep the sorbet slightly softer. If you want to infuse with herbs or zest, stir them in now for a gentle flavor lift; finely chop herbs or use a microplane for zest. Allow mixture to chill in the refrigerator until thoroughly cold, at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours).

6. Churn

Pour the chilled fruit mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency (usually 20–30 minutes).

7. Firm up

Transfer churned sorbet to a shallow, airtight container. Smooth the top with a spatula, press a piece of parchment directly onto the surface to prevent ice crystals, and seal. Freeze for at least 2–4 hours to firm up to scoopable texture.

8. Serve

Scoop the sorbet into chilled bowls or glasses. Garnish with a small herb leaf, a twist of citrus zest, or fresh fruit, if desired. If the sorbet is too hard straight from the freezer, let it sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes to soften before scooping.

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