Meritene Strawberry, Lime and Grape Sorbet
This recipe makes a great tasting sorbet, it is deliciously simple and refreshing. Frozen fruit is perfect for this recipe as it’s usually good value and you can buy it all year round.
Try to find the blackest grapes and zesty lime to add an edge to the flavour combination.
You could also try a different combination of other fruits such as strawberry and banana which also works well. swap the grapes for a small banana and mash into a chunky texture before freezing.
The nutrients within the Meritene sachet add vitamins D, B2, B6, C and minerals including Calcium and Iron plus protein to the recipe.
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Preparation time: 5 minutes,
Freeze time: 2 hours
Cooking time: none
Makes 2 portions of 3 small scoops (300g)
Ingredients:
50g black grapes, frozen
150g strawberries, frozen
1 sachet Strawberry Meritene Strength and Vitality
50ml cold water
50g 0% fat Greek-style yoghurt
juice and zest of ½ lime
fresh mint leaves to serve
Steps:
- Put the frozen grapes, strawberries, yoghurt and lime juice in a blender or food processor, and pulse a few times to chop the fruit.
- Whisk the Strawberry Meritene and water together to a smooth paste and then pour this into the fruit mixture in the food processor.
- Whizz it all together to mix, until slushy.
- Transfer the slushy mixture to a small plastic tub or container with a lid, and freeze until nearly solid (approx. 1-2 hours)
- Take out of the freezer and stir well.
- Place back in the freezer until firm (approx. 30mins-1 hour).
- Before serving, remove the sorbet from the freezer to soften for about 15 minutes depending on how warm your room is. Scoop into small serving bowls. Serve with the lime zest and mint leaves.
Cooks Tips
You can make this into a creamier, more indulgent ice cream by swapping the 0% Greek-style yoghurt for a full fat, creamy version instead.
