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
Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream
Shamrock Shake
Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Ice Cream
Orange Julius
Strawberry Ice Cream
Easy Orange Sherbet Recipe
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
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Stacy
I read the comments and went online to buy a juicer attachment for my kitchenaide so I can make this! I will comment after I make this.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Enjoy!
Jeannie
I made the orange juice using 3 oranges but l don’t have heavy creme but l do have oat milk, riccatta cheese &honey, cottage cheese & sour creme can l use any of them for sorbet??
Beth Pierce
I do not know I have not tested any of those. Sorry!
Jan
I just got a Cuisinart ice cream maker vs my using my electric that requires rock salt. This was amazing sherbet and the Cuisinart was so much easier. There was room enough to double this recipe next time. I will make it again!!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Jan!
Paula
This homemade orange sherbert was so fun to make, and was so refreshing!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Paula! So happy that you liked it!
Adri
This orange sherbet was the perfect summer treat! The flavor was amazing and it was so easy to make in my new ice cream machine.
Kathleen
Orange sherbert is one of our favorites. It’s light, refreshing and a perfect summer treat. I can’t wait to make this.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Kathleen! Enjoy!
Ned
Perfect for these hot summer days! Thank you for a great family recipe! They all loved it!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Ned!
Melissa
I made your recipe for orange sherbet and it was so delicious. The steps were easy to follow and it came out creamy and with the perfect texture. Thank you for sharing!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Melissa!
Kristen A
When my kids were little there was an orange sherbet chocolate chip available at the supermarket, which was their absolute favorite. It was sadly discontinued and not of the highest quality. I’m surprising my boys with a homemade quart using this recipe and adding fine bits of semi-sweet chocolate. It is divine. Very easy and very tasty. I will make this again and again.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much, Kristen! Sounds absolutely delicious.
Stacy
That sounds so delicious!
Clyde C
I used your recipe for making Orange Sherbet, and it is delicious. My question is I now want to make lemon sherbet. Your notes say to follow the same recipe except, of course, substituting lemon juice and lemon zest for the orange. But do I really want to use that much lemon juice? 2 cups?
Beth Pierce
You are right that is too much lemon. Use 6-8 tablespoons of lemon juice. Thanks for the heads up. I will make a note on the recipe.
Clyde Colwell
Thanks for taking time to let me know. The lemon sherbet turned out very well!
Beth Pierce
Good! I am so glad that you liked it.