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Cranberry Apple Sorbet

Published: Nov 14, 2018 · Modified: Dec 1, 2023 by Tristin Rieken · 5 Comments

Cranberry Apple Sorbet is a refreshing way to highlight the fresh seasonal fall flavors of cranberry and apple cider in a whole new way! A light, refreshing frozen dessert made at home without special equipment or ingredients.

Cranberry Apple Cider sorbet and granita perfect for Fall , Thanksgiving and Christmas | homemade gluten free sorbet mimosa recipe | pink apple cider punch for a crowd
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Cranberry sorbet recipe

This light, fresh Cranberry Apple Sorbet is so easy to whip up and has a wide range of uses. Serve in a bowl with a spoon. In a tall glass topped with champagne as a frozen mimosa. With kombucha as a fancy float. Or even try mixed with gin or vodka as an adult cranberry apple slushie.

Ingredients

  • Cranberries – fresh (if they’re in season) or frozen.
  • Apple cider – the darkest fresh pressed cider will give the best flavor.
  • Granulated sugar
Fresh cranberries, apple cider and sugar are the only cranberry apple sorbet ingredients.

Step by step instructions

  1. Simmer cranberries, apple cider and sugar until combined into a sweet cranberry sauce.
Simmered cranberries.
  1. Puree and strain sauce then place in a shallow freezer safe dish and place in freezer.
Cranberry Apple Cider sorbet and granita perfect for Fall , Thanksgiving and Christmas | homemade gluten free sorbet mimosa recipe | pink apple cider punch for a crowd | #cranberry #apple #sorbet
  1. When lightly slushy, after a couple hours, break up using forks and return to freezer.
Cranberry Apple Cider sorbet and granita perfect for Fall , Thanksgiving and Christmas | homemade gluten free sorbet mimosa recipe | pink apple cider punch for a crowd | #cranberry #apple #sorbet
  1. Once totally frozen, after another couple hours, scrape again until fluffy.
Frozen cranberry apple cider with two forks for shredding into a cranberry granita.
  1. Leave as is to make a granita or puree in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy to make sorbet.
  2. Enjoy!

Yield

This recipe yields 1 quart, or 2 pints, of sorbet. Typically around 8 scoops of sorbet. Slightly less if you don’t whip it and choose to serve as a grant instead.

How to store

After whipping immediately transfer to an airtight container and refreeze until ready to serve. Tightly cover remaining sorbet and return to freezer for up to 2 months.

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Cranberry Apple Cider sorbet and granita perfect for Fall , Thanksgiving and Christmas | homemade gluten free sorbet mimosa recipe | pink apple cider punch for a crowd | #cranberry #apple #sorbet

Cranberry Apple Sorbet

Cranberry Apple Sorbet is a refreshing way to highlight the fresh seasonal fall flavors of cranberry and apple cider in a whole new way!
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Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Freezing time: 4 hours hours
Total Time: 4 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 95kcal
Author: Tristin Rieken

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 3 cups apple cider
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan bring cranberries, cider and sugar to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to simmer and cover, careful to avoid popping cranberries, until cranberries have pop and mixture reduces slightly.
  • Process in a food processor or blender until smooth and strain through a large mesh strainer into large measuring cup. Add additional apple cider to measure 4 cups of liquid total.
  • Pour into a shallow baking dish and freeze for 2 hours, then scrape into little icy pieces with a fork.
  • Cover and continue freezing until set, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Break up again with a fork to make a cranberry apple granita. Or transfer to a food processor to puree until smooth to make sorbet.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and refreeze until ready to serve. Tightly cover remaining sorbet and return to freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Apple Sorbet
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 4mg0%
Potassium 100mg3%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 8IU0%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Irina

    October 25, 2019 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    This cocktail is a treasure for our upcoming girls’ party! GORGEOUS! Bookmarking for later.

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  2. Beth

    October 25, 2019 at 10:37 am

    5 stars
    This is stunning! I am really loving the flavors you have in this cocktail! Making this for our holiday party!

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  3. Tawnie Kroll

    October 25, 2019 at 10:59 am

    5 stars
    Made this with my mom and we loved it – thank you!!

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  4. Beth

    October 25, 2019 at 11:25 am

    5 stars
    This is a beautiful drink! I love your idea of making this a mocktail for the whole family to enjoy!

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  5. Sapana

    October 25, 2019 at 11:26 am

    5 stars
    I love that you used fresh-pressed apple cider to make this — turned out perfect!

    Reply

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