Berry Sorbet with Mixed Spices
Nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and fresh mint complement a variety of berries in this sweet and refreshing sorbet.
Ingredients
-
180
ml
(¾ cup)
cold water
-
5
g
(1 piece)
fresh ginger root, 1/4" slice
-
75
g
(5 )
medjool dates, pitted [or honey to taste]
-
125
g
(1 cup)
frozen strawberries
-
125
g
(1 cup)
frozen blueberries
-
120
g
(1 cup)
frozen blackberries
-
90
g
(1 cup)
frozen raspberries
-
280
g
(2 cups)
frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted
-
5
g
(2 Tablespoons)
fresh mint leaves
-
(⅛ teaspoon)
ground cloves
-
(⅛ teaspoon)
ground allspice
-
(¼ teaspoon)
ground nutmeg
-
(½ teaspoon)
ground cinnamon
-
(1 teaspoon)
vanilla extract
-
260
g
(2 cups)
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
-
180
ml
(¾ cup)
cold water
-
5
g
(1 piece)
fresh ginger root, 1/4" slice
-
75
g
(5 )
medjool dates, pitted [or honey to taste]
-
125
g
(1 cup)
frozen strawberries
-
125
g
(1 cup)
frozen blueberries
-
120
g
(1 cup)
frozen blackberries
-
90
g
(1 cup)
frozen raspberries
-
280
g
(2 cups)
frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted
-
5
g
(2 Tablespoons)
fresh mint leaves
-
(⅛ teaspoon)
ground cloves
-
(⅛ teaspoon)
ground allspice
-
(¼ teaspoon)
ground nutmeg
-
(½ teaspoon)
ground cinnamon
-
(1 teaspoon)
vanilla extract
-
260
g
(2 cups)
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
-
120
ml
(½ cup)
cold water
-
3
g
(1 piece)
fresh ginger root, 1/8" slice
-
45
g
(3 )
medjool dates, pitted [or honey to taste]
-
30
g
(¼ cup)
frozen strawberries
-
30
g
(¼ cup)
frozen blueberries
-
30
g
(¼ cup)
frozen blackberries
-
23
g
(¼ cup)
frozen raspberries
-
140
g
(1 cup)
frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted
-
2.5
g
(1 Tablespoon)
fresh mint leaves
-
(⅛ teaspoon)
ground cloves
-
(⅛ teaspoon)
ground allspice
-
(⅛ teaspoon)
ground nutmeg
-
(¼ teaspoon)
ground cinnamon
-
(½ teaspoon)
vanilla extract
-
130
g
(1 cup)
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
-
120
ml
(½ cup)
cold water
-
3
g
(1 piece)
fresh ginger root, 1/8" slice
-
45
g
(3 )
medjool dates, pitted [or honey to taste]
-
30
g
(¼ cup)
frozen strawberries
-
30
g
(¼ cup)
frozen blueberries
-
30
g
(¼ cup)
frozen blackberries
-
23
g
(¼ cup)
frozen raspberries
-
140
g
(1 cup)
frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted
-
2.5
g
(1 Tablespoon)
fresh mint leaves
-
(⅛ teaspoon)
ground cloves
-
(⅛ teaspoon)
ground allspice
-
(⅛ teaspoon)
ground nutmeg
-
(¼ teaspoon)
ground cinnamon
-
(½ teaspoon)
vanilla extract
-
130
g
(1 cup)
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.
