If you have a bottle of juice and an Instant Pot InstantChill, you’re only a few ingredients away from homemade sorbet. This simple formula works with most fruit juices and can be customized with endless flavor combinations.

Watch how I make Cherry Sorbet in this video using the InstantChill ice cream maker:

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Why This Formula Works

• The secret to smooth sorbet is balancing water and sugar.
• Too little sugar can result in an icy texture, while the right amount helps create a softer, scoopable sorbet.\

InstantChill Juice Sorbet Formula

Yield: About 1 quart sorbet.

This recipe is designed specifically for bottled fruit juices and requires no cooking or pre-freezing.

Ingredients

• 3 cups (24 ounces) fruit juice
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice
• Pinch sea salt
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup, agave syrup, or honey for an even smoother texture (optional)

Instructions

1. Pour the juice into a large mixing bowl or pitcher.
2. Combine the hot water and sugar and whisk until completely dissolved.
3. Add the sugar mixture to the juice.
4. Stir in the lemon or lime juice and pinch of salt.
5. If using, add the corn syrup, agave, or honey and mix well.
6. Pour the mixture directly into the Instant Pot InstantChill.
7. Run the Sorbet or Ice Cream program according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Serve immediately for a soft, scoopable texture or transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1 to 2 hours for a firmer sorbet.

Recipe Notes

• Most fruit juices work well with this formula, including watermelon, mango, pineapple, orange, lemonade, berry blends, and tropical juice blends.
• If the juice is already very sweet, you can reduce the sugar to 1/3 cup.
• For tart juices such as lemonade or cranberry blends, the full 1/2 cup sugar usually produces the best texture.
• The optional corn syrup, agave, or honey helps reduce ice crystals and creates a smoother, more professional-quality sorbet.

Storage

Store leftover sorbet in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Allow the sorbet to sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping if it becomes too firm.

InstantChill Sorbet Flavor Ideas

Here’s some easy ideas for making delicious sorbet with juice in the InstantChill:

Copycat Dole Whip Ice Cream

Use 2 cups pineapple juice and 1 cup coconut milk with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract added.

Here’s my video showing how I made this:

Watermelon Lime Sorbet

Use watermelon juice and lime juice.

Here’s a video where I made watermelon sorbet using Trader Joe’s Watermelon Cucumber Drink:

Mango Sorbet

Use mango juice and lime juice.

Pineapple Sorbet

Use pineapple juice and lime juice.

Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet

Use strawberry lemonade and lemon juice.

Here’s my video showing how I made regular lemonade sorbet:

Tropical Sunrise Sorbet

Use a tropical juice blend and orange juice.

Further reading:

• Big List of Tofu Ice Cream Recipes (using InstantChill Ice Cream Maker!)
• Instant Pot InstantChill Review: Is It Worth Buying? Is It Better Than NinjaCreami?

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