Berry Sorbet with Mixed Spices
Nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and fresh mint complement a variety of berries in this sweet and refreshing sorbet.
Ingredients
-
¾
cup
(180 ml)
cold water
-
1
piece
(5 g)
fresh ginger root, 1/4" slice
-
5
(75 g)
medjool dates, pitted [or honey to taste]
-
1
cup
(125 g)
frozen strawberries
-
1
cup
(125 g)
frozen blueberries
-
1
cup
(120 g)
frozen blackberries
-
1
cup
(90 g)
frozen raspberries
-
2
cups
(280 g)
frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted
-
2
Tablespoons
(5 g)
fresh mint leaves
-
⅛
teaspoon
ground cloves
-
⅛
teaspoon
ground allspice
-
¼
teaspoon
ground nutmeg
-
½
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
-
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
-
2
cups
(260 g)
ice cubes
Directions
- Place ginger, water and dates into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 15-20 seconds or until dates and ginger are finely chopped. Stop machine and remove the lid.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the container with ginger mixture and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45-60 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades. In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form. Stop the machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
-
¾
cup
(180 ml)
cold water
-
1
piece
(5 g)
fresh ginger root, 1/4" slice
-
5
(75 g)
medjool dates, pitted [or honey to taste]
-
1
cup
(125 g)
frozen strawberries
-
1
cup
(125 g)
frozen blueberries
-
1
cup
(120 g)
frozen blackberries
-
1
cup
(90 g)
frozen raspberries
-
2
cups
(280 g)
frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted
-
2
Tablespoons
(5 g)
fresh mint leaves
-
⅛
teaspoon
ground cloves
-
⅛
teaspoon
ground allspice
-
¼
teaspoon
ground nutmeg
-
½
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
-
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
-
2
cups
(260 g)
ice cubes
Directions
- Place ginger, water and dates into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 15-20 seconds or until dates and ginger are finely chopped. Stop machine and remove the lid.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the container with ginger mixture and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45-60 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades. In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form. Stop the machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
-
½
cup
(120 ml)
cold water
-
1
piece
(3 g)
fresh ginger root, 1/8" slice
-
3
(45 g)
medjool dates, pitted [or honey to taste]
-
¼
cup
(30 g)
frozen strawberries
-
¼
cup
(30 g)
frozen blueberries
-
¼
cup
(30 g)
frozen blackberries
-
¼
cup
(23 g)
frozen raspberries
-
1
cup
(140 g)
frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted
-
1
Tablespoon
(2.5 g)
fresh mint leaves
-
⅛
teaspoon
ground cloves
-
⅛
teaspoon
ground allspice
-
⅛
teaspoon
ground nutmeg
-
¼
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
-
½
teaspoon
vanilla extract
-
1
cup
(130 g)
ice cubes
Directions
- Place ginger, water and dates into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 15-20 seconds or until dates and ginger are finely chopped. Stop machine and remove the lid.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the container with ginger mixture and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45-60 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades. In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form. Stop the machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
-
½
cup
(120 ml)
cold water
-
1
piece
(3 g)
fresh ginger root, 1/8" slice
-
3
(45 g)
medjool dates, pitted [or honey to taste]
-
¼
cup
(30 g)
frozen strawberries
-
¼
cup
(30 g)
frozen blueberries
-
¼
cup
(30 g)
frozen blackberries
-
¼
cup
(23 g)
frozen raspberries
-
1
cup
(140 g)
frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted
-
1
Tablespoon
(2.5 g)
fresh mint leaves
-
⅛
teaspoon
ground cloves
-
⅛
teaspoon
ground allspice
-
⅛
teaspoon
ground nutmeg
-
¼
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
-
½
teaspoon
vanilla extract
-
1
cup
(130 g)
ice cubes
Directions
- Place ginger, water and dates into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 15-20 seconds or until dates and ginger are finely chopped. Stop machine and remove the lid.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the container with ginger mixture and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45-60 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades. In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form. Stop the machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur. Serve immediately.