Orange Sherbet

This delicious and refreshing homemade Orange Sherbet is made with fresh-squeezed orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, milk, and cream. It churns up nicely in about 30 minutes in an ice cream maker. Enjoy it as a tasty dessert or a cool afternoon snack.

Cool off this summer with a delicious and refreshing homemade orange sherbet recipe. You can make this tasty treat at home in no time with just a few simple ingredients. Made with fresh-squeezed orange juice and a handful of other simple ingredients, this tasty treat will become a family favorite. If fresh orange flavors brighten your day like mine, try mandarin orange salad, orange vinaigrette, and orange Julius.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

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• Orange juice: For the best flavor, use fresh-squeezed orange juice. Many stores have it readily available.
• Orange zest: If you squeeze your orange juice, zest one of the oranges first
• Kosher salt: A little bit of salt in the sherbet recipe is a flavor enhancer. It makes the other flavors pop. The key is a little bit.
• Vanilla extract: The pure stuff, please
• Milk: Whole or 2% is best
• Heavy cream: You can substitute whipping cream

How to make Orange Sherbet

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First, add the orange juice, sugar, orange zest, salt, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and whisk together until the sugar is dissolved. Whisk in the milk and cream.

Then, pour the mixture into the belly of your ice cream maker. Follow the directions for your specific brand. For my ice cream maker, I place the lid on the bowl and add the churning motor. I add ice and ice cream salt to the tub that holds the bowl. Then, I plug in the motor so it starts churning.

Churn the sherbet until it is between the consistency of a milkshake and soft serve. Then, remove the belly from the machine and spoon the sherbet into a freezer-safe container like a bread loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper to prevent ice crystals from forming.

Preparation Tips and Storage

• There are many different types of ice cream makers, so follow your manufacturer’s instructions.
• You can find the Ice cream salt at the grocery store in the spice aisle.
• Use the same recipe to make lime, lemon, or grapefruit sherbet. Just substitute the appropriate juice and zest.
• Store homemade sherbet in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

What is the Difference Between Sherbet, Sherbert, and Sorbet?

Sherbet is a frozen dessert made from fruit or fruit juice, sugar, and milk or cream. While Sherbert is a mispronunciation of the same thing that has stuck as slang.

Sorbet, on the other hand, is a frozen dessert made from fruit, fruit juice, water, and sugar. It does not contain dairy.

More Frozen Treas

Easy Orange Sherbet Recipe

An easy Orange Sherbet made with fresh orange squeezed orange juice and orange zest for optimum orange flavor. 

5 from 19 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 196kcal

Author: Beth Pierce

Ingredients

• 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1½ tablespoons orange zest
• ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

• Add the orange juice, sugar, orange zest, salt, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and whisk together until the sugar is dissolved. Whisk in the milk and cream.  
• Pour the contents into the belly of your ice cream maker. Follow the directions for your specific ice cream maker.
• Churn the sherbet until it is somewhere between the consistency of a milkshake and soft serve. Remove from the machine and spoon it into a freezer safe container. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper to prevent ice crystals from forming.  
•  Freeze overnight or until solid. 

Notes

• There are many different types of ice cream makers, so follow your manufacturer’s instructions.
• You can find the Ice cream salt at the grocery store in the spice aisle.
• Use the same recipe to make lime, lemon, or grapefruit sherbet. Just substitute the appropriate juice and zest.
• Store homemade sherbet in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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