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    Strawberry Rhubarb Sherbet

    Jun 20, 2013 · Modified: Aug 8, 2021 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 1 Comment

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    Strawberry Rhubarb Sherbet - Andrea Meyers

    With our garden rhubarb growing like a monster and local strawberries ready at Wegmeyer Farms, we’ve been eating our share of rhubarb and strawberry concoctions. Since frozen desserts top our list of summer favorites, we had plans for making sherbet. After I scooped the sherbet into the freezer container, all four of my boys stood around with spatulas and cleaned out the freezer bowl. They were happy guys and couldn’t wait for the sherbet to finish freezing.

    We like the tart taste, due to both our flavorful homegrown rhubarb and a low amount of sugar, which gets some balance from the beautiful and sweet strawberries. Lowfat lactose-free milk works very well in this sherbet, and still gives us all the regular milk nutrients, minus the lactose for those with lactose-intolerance, while saving some calories. And that makes this strawberry rhubarb sherbet a winner for flavor and health benefits.

    Recipe Notes

    This recipe uses simple syrup, and I keep a squeeze bottle of it in my refrigerator at all times. It’s great for adding a shot of sweetness to tea, cocktails, or other beverages, and it saves time when making sherbets and sorbets.

    Strawberry Rhubarb Sherbet - Andrea Meyers
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    STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SHERBET

    Makes about 1 quart
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Freezing Time2 hrs
    Total Time2 hrs 45 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: dairy-free, rhubarb, strawberries
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 205kcal

    Equipment

    • small heavy bottom pot
    • food processor or heavy duty blender
    • ice cream machine

    Ingredients

    Simple Syrup

    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup water

    Sherbet

    • 12 ounces thinly sliced rhubarb
    • ½ cup simple syrup
    • 12 ounces strawberries (hulled and halved)
    • 2 cups low-fat lactose-free milk (or dairy-free milk such as coconut or almond)
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    Preparation

    Simple Syrup

    • Combine the sugar and water in the small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook until all of the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of the syrup and transfer the rest to a bowl to cool completely. Store in a plastic squeeze bottle in the refrigerator.

    Cook the Rhubarb

    • Stir the thinly sliced rhubarb with the simple syrup and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until the rhubarb is very tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. You can make this one day ahead and store in the refrigerator.

    Mix the Sherbet

    • Process/blend the cooked rhubarb and syrup with the strawberries and lactose-free lowfat milk until smooth.
    • Freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturers directions. Transfer to a plastic freezer container and freeze for about 2 hours before serving. Sherbet may need to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving if it’s hard.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. kellypea says

      July 28, 2013 at 4:26 pm

      I still haven't tried the strawberry rhubarb flavor combo. I keep saying I will, but haven't. I'm thinking this sherbet would be a much better place to begin than with a pie. It looks lovely!

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