Name: Easy Homemade Orange Sherbet
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American

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Easy Homemade Orange Sherbet

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In a large saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Place over low-medium heat and bring it to just shy of a simmer (about 180 degrees F) and the sugar has dissolved.

Remove the saucepan from heat, and stir in the orange zest and juice. Place in the fridge to cool for at least one hour or until it’s below room temperature.

Add the mixture to your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. At this point, the sherbet will be a soft-serve consistency and can be enjoyed immediately or frozen overnight for a thicker consistency.

To freeze overnight, add the sherbet to a freezer safe dish and smooth out the top into an even layer. Press plastic wrap up against the top and place in the freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight.

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Zest Before Juicing 🍊
Always zest your oranges before squeezing the juice to capture the aromatic oils in the peel, then add the zest to your sherbet base for intensified citrus flavor and complexity.
Chill Your Mixture Thoroughly ❄️
Refrigerate your sherbet base for at least 4-6 hours or overnight before churning to ensure faster freezing and creamier texture with smaller ice crystals.
Balance Sweetness with Salt 🧂
Add a pinch of salt to enhance the natural orange flavor and prevent the sherbet from tasting one-dimensional; salt suppresses bitterness and amplifies sweetness perception.
Use Fresh-Squeezed Juice Only 🥤
Never substitute with bottled juice—fresh-squeezed orange juice has superior flavor complexity and natural pectin that creates a better texture, with store-bought versions tasting flat and metallic when frozen.
Create Hollowed Orange Bowls 🎨
Carefully cut oranges in half and scoop out flesh to create natural serving bowls, then freeze the shells for 2 hours before scooping sherbet to serve an impressive, Instagram-worthy presentation.

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Hi! I'm Sloane, welcome to Sloane’s Table! I am a Dartmouth College alumna, professional baker, recipe developer, and food photographer. Here, you will find tried & true bakery-worthy recipes ranging from simple sweets to technical pastries. Whether you are looking to challenge yourself and improve your baking skills or just want an easy, trust-worthy recipe, you're in the right place.

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