Pomegranate Sorbet Smile

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We were looking for a way to use up our seasonal pomegranate produce, and this is it! No cooking, no corn syrup, and the most amazing flavor. We call it Sorbet Smile because we can't stop smiling when we eat it!

Submitted by Julia
Published on June 19, 2020
Prep Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 pomegranates

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 3 egg whites

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Score pomegranate rinds lengthwise and crosswise with a knife. Carefully crack open with the knife. Break flesh into quarters with your hands, using scored lines as a guide. Hold each quarter over a large bowl and whack firmly with a wooden spoon to release seeds.

  2. Mash seeds in the bowl with a potato masher to release some juice. Add sugar and lemon juice; continue mashing to release more juice.

  3. Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Mash into the pomegranate mixture in the bowl.

  4. Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until thick. Mash into the pomegranate mixture, popping seeds to reach desired consistency.

  5. Pour mixture into freezer-safe containers. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

Cook's Notes:

This is a very sweet recipe. You can probably cut the sugar to 3/4 cup without affecting the sweetness, and up to 1/2 cup if you really want less.

Wear an apron when de-seeding the pomegranate. Juice will splatter! 1 pomegranate yields approximately 1 cup juice.

Some unpopped seeds are desirable as it adds to the texture and flavor of the sorbet.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

381 Calories
22g Fat
45g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 381
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 14g 69%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 47mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 43g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 346mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.