Say “hello” to your new favorite summertime sweet treat! This 1-Ingredient Tangerine Sorbet is delightfully light, creamy, and refreshing, making it the perfect treat to help you cool off on those warm summer days. It’s made from just one easy ingredient- frozen tangerines- which is processed to perfection into a creamy sorbet. It’s the perfect base for your favorite toppings, or is lovely as-is for a healthy and refreshing twist on the classic frozen treat!
Friends, is there anything better than ice cream in the summertime? I don’t know about you, but there are few things that I love more than a nice cold bowl of ice cream or sorbet in the summertime. And while I love taking my boys out for a sweet treat at our favorite San Francisco ice cream shops, I also love to make it at home… and for a few different reasons.
The first, is that homemade ice cream always tastes better, and that’s because you can control exactly what you put in it! If you like it more on the sweeter side, you can always add in more sweetener. If you like it more savory, you can add in a pinch of sea salt to help balance out the flavors. Plus, when you make ice cream or sorbet at home, it’s much easier to make healthier swaps that are easy and delicious!
For example… this viral sorbet recipe. While most sorbet recipes are loaded with added sugars, fillers, and additives, this 1-Ingredient Tangerine Sorbet is made from just one ingredient… frozen tangerines! Which means that this sorbet is free from refined sugars, free from oils or fillers, and is just sweet, refreshing, and delicious. If you’re looking for a healthy sweet treat to prep ahead for your kids this summer (or for you, I’m not judging!) you will absolutely love this recipe. Oh, and speaking of not judging, I also won’t judge you if you decide to pour a shot of your favorite liquor over the sorbet… try it out and thank me later. 😉
The ONE Ingredient You’ll Need to Make This Sorbet
Just as the title says, this sorbet only requires ONE recipe in order to make it, and that is tangerines. That’s right, you really don’t need anything else in order to make this sorbet! The only ingredient that you need to make it is peeled and frozen tangerines, and this right here is the key. They MUST be frozen.
The hardest part about making this recipe is, by far, waiting overnight for the tangerines to freeze. This is the key to making sure they are rock solid. If the tangerines are still soft, they won’t process into a thick and creamy sorbet, easily. Does this mean that you have to be patient with this recipe? Yes. But, is it also worth it? Double-yes.
Plus, since this sorbet takes on a light, refreshing orange flavor, it’s perfect for pairing with any of your favorite toppings! I love adding shaved chocolate on top, but my Date-Sweetened Caramel adds a delicious creamy finish. Craving more sweet and salty? Add some of my 3-Ingredient Homemade Tahini on top. Or, pour some coconut condensed milk on top for a delicious sorbet that tastes like a coconut orange creamsicle. There’s no limit to what you can do!
How to Make This Simple & Easy Summer Treat
To make this sorbet, start by preparing the tangerines. Peel the tangerines and line them up on a baking sheet. Transfer them to the freezer and allow them to freeze overnight.
Once the tangerines are frozen, remove them from the freezer and transfer the frozen slices to a food processor. Process the tangerines until they are smooth and come together. At first, the mixture will be crumbly, but trust the process — it will come together!
Once it’s done, use an ice cream scoop to remove the sorbet from the food processor and scoop it into bowls. Add chocolate shavings or your favorite toppings on top, then serve and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it’s true! Unlike some recipes (which will claim that they’re only one ingredient but actually require three) this recipe comes together with just frozen tangerine slices. That is it!
When stored in the freezer, this sorbet should stay fresh for up to one month. Although be warned: it’s so good, it may not last in your household longer than a day!
While this sorbet is delicious as-is, you can top it with any of your favorite ice cream ingredients! I love adding in shaved chocolate, chocolate syrup, my homemade date caramel, some of my homemade tahini for a salty-sweet finish, or even some coconut condensed milk. The options are truly endless! Yummm.
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** Photography by Tanya Pilgrim
Equipment
- Food Processor A food processor is essential to making this perfect dairy-free sorbet
- Ice Cream Scoop if you want those picture-perfect ice cream scoops, then this is the perfect tool to use!
Ingredients
- 6-8 Seedless Tangerines, skins peeled and removed
Instructions
- To make this sorbet, start by preparing the tangerines. Peel the tangerines and line them up on a baking sheet.
- Transfer them to the freezer and allow them to freeze overnight.
- Once the tangerines are frozen, remove them from the freezer and transfer the frozen slices to a food processor.
- Process the tangerines until they are smooth and come together. At first, the mixture will be crumbly, but trust the process — it will come together!
- Once it's done, use an ice cream scoop to remove the sorbet from the food processor and scoop it into bowls.
- Add chocolate shavings or your favorite toppings on top, then serve and enjoy!
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