Sweet Tomato Sorbet
Transform your perception of tomatoes with this elegant and refreshing Sweet Tomato Sorbet! Perfectly balancing the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes with a touch of zesty lemon juice and a pinch of salt, this unique frozen treat is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors. Made with a simple syrup base and churned to frosty perfection, this recipe is ideal for summer entertaining or as a light, palate-cleansing dessert. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and an aromatic finish, elevating this sorbet into a gourmet culinary experience. With minimal prep time and two methods to freeze—using an ice cream maker or by hand in your freezer—this dish is as versatile as it is intriguing. Embrace the unexpected with this creative tomato dessert that will leave your guests curious and delighted!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ripe tomatoes
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 120 milliliters water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 5 leaves basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
Wash and core the ripe tomatoes. Cut them into quarters and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely to form a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Place the tomatoes in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Strain the tomato puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl to remove seeds and skins, pressing gently with a spatula to extract as much juice as possible.
Stir the cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt into the strained tomato juice. Mix well until fully combined.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically about 20-25 minutes, until the mixture reaches a sorbet-like consistency.
If you do not have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe container. Place it in the freezer and stir with a fork every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours to break up ice crystals and achieve a fluffy texture.
Once frozen, serve the sweet tomato sorbet in bowls, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 169 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.7 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1228 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
