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Home » Delightful Desserts » Spiced Blackcurrant Sorbet

Spiced Blackcurrant Sorbet

Author: Karon Grieve Published : August 2019

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spiced blackcurrant sorbet
spiced blackcurrant sorbet
spiced blackcurrant sorbet

I always think that a fruit sorbet makes the perfect end to a meal. Especially if it is a big dinner. This Spiced Blackcurrant Sorbet is just perfect for that. Light and sophisticated and packed with flavour.

Spiced Blackcurrant Sorbet

Don’t you love blackcurrants, those little black jewels, so bittersweet, perfect for jams, chutneys and pie fillings. They are perfect for a sorbet too. This spiced blackcurrant sorbet is a delight, the perfect end to any supper party, a grown-up treat.

I’ve made Cassis on this blog and I use Cassis in this blackcurrant sorbet recipe. The famous French blackcurrant liqueur adds a lovely rich boozy flavour to this lovely frozen dessert. It gives a great kick to the blackcurrant sorbet so I urge you to make some yourself as it is rather expensive to buy in the shops.

If you haven’t got Cassis to hand you could use a drop of brandy or whisky to add that boozy zing to this recipe.

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Ingredients for blackcurrant sorbet

There are very few ingredients in this Blackcurrant Sorbet, all you’ll need are blackcurrants, a simple sugar syrup, star anise for spice, and some Cassis or booze of choice.

The star Anise is a wonderful pairing with blackcurrants. It has an aniseed flavour that goes well with such a flavourful fruit.

Can you use frozen blackcurrants to make a sorbet?

Yes, you can use frozen blackcurrants in this blackcurrant sorbet recipe. Simply defrost them first. I know this sounds daft defrosting the blackcurrants when you are going to freeze them again, but they need to be defrosted to cook down and release their juice.

The complete list of ingredients and full instructions for making this recipe can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

spiced blackcurrant sorbet

How to make blackcurrant sorbet

  • Make your sugar syrup first by mixing 100ml of water with 100g sugar and heating till the sugar has dissolved completely.
  • Now add the blackcurrants and star anise and boil then cover and simmer for 7 minutes till the blackcurrants are tender.
  • Let everything cool down completely then press the blackcurrant sorbet mixture through a sieve to remove the pips, add the booze and chill thoroughly.
  • Then use an ice-cream maker to churn things up and make your blackcurrant sorbet.
  • Pop it into the freezer till you are ready to serve.

scoop of blackcurrant sorbet

How long will sorbet keep in the freezer?

You can store this delicious blackcurrant sorbet dessert for up to 3 months in the freezer. Always top the sorbet with baking parchment before you put on the lid to avoid freezer burn.

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Looking for more blackcurrant recipes? Then check these out;
How to make Cassis

Spiced blackcurrant curd

Spiced blackcurrant vodka

2 ingredient French style blackcurrant jam

Blackcurrant salsa

Blackcurrant jam with chocolate and chilli

Blackcurrant vinegar

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spiced blackcurrant sorbet

Spiced Blackcurrant Sorbet

Karon Grieve
An easy recipe for blackcurrant sorbet, the perfect grown-up summer dessert
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 4 people
Calories 185 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 500 g blackcurrants
  • 100 ml water
  • 100 g sugar
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 tbsp Cassis or brandy or whisky
Metric – US Customary

Instructions
 

  • Make sugar syrup by heating water and sugar till the latter has dissolved completely
  • Add the blackcurrants and star anise, boil then reduce heat and cover and simmer for 10 minutes till blackcurrants are tender
  • Press through a sieve and stir in Cassis
  • Chill thoroughly before churning in ice-cream maker then freezing till ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 407mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 288IUVitamin C: 226mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
My Top Tips*Always read the full recipe first. *Assemble all your ingredients and everything you need before you start. *For baking check the size of tins I’m using as this makes a big difference to your cakes. * I use medium sized eggs unless otherwise stated. * I use extra virgin olive oil unless otherwise stated. * I use unsalted butter unless otherwise stated. * Check out My Preserving Kit!
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Comments

  1. Zanda says

    September 25, 2021 at 9:42 am

    Hi! I Don’t see when do you add the star anise.. is it only for decorations? I tried the recipe, it was great, and I added the star anise at the same time as berries..

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      September 25, 2021 at 9:51 am

      Hi Zanda
      You add the star anise with the blackcurrants, have amended the recipe to show this. Thanks for pointing it out.
      K

      Reply

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