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Guava Sherbet

Creamy Guava Sherbet: Your Tropical Escape at Home

Experience a refreshing treat with this delightful Guava Sherbet, perfect for warm days and a unique flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 scoops
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Guava Sherbet Ingredients
  • 3 cups Ripe Pink Guavas or canned if fresh is unavailable
  • 1 cup Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Water use filtered for best flavor
  • 1 whole Vanilla Bean or vanilla extract as a substitute
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick optional
  • 1 cup Skim Milk can substitute with whole or non-dairy milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Guava Simple Syrup for added sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup can replace with honey or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt for balancing flavors
  • 1 cup Guava Puree can be fresh or store-bought

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • Food processor
  • Ice Cream Maker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Guava Sherbet
  1. Prepare Guava Simple Syrup by combining guava pieces with sugar, water, vanilla bean, and a cinnamon stick. Boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve and reserve guava pieces. Puree guava in a food processor until smooth.
  3. In a saucepan, whisk together skim milk, heavy cream, guava syrup, corn syrup, sugar, and salt. Heat until warm but not boiling, then cool in an ice bath.
  4. Combine cooled milk mixture with guava puree. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Churn in an ice cream maker for 20-30 minutes until thickened to a soft-serve texture.
  6. Transfer to a container, cover and freeze for at least 2 hours until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scoopCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, refrigerate the mixture overnight and ensure rapid cooling to prevent ice crystals.

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