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Blood Orange Sherbet

Blood Orange Sherbet

Yes, I understand quite well the untimeliness of this post, as most of us are still experiencing Β stormy, snowy conditions and even a Polar Vortex or two. In fact, as I type this post on my computer, the snow is falling serenely outside of my window, erasing the tyre marks of the cars that have passed not too long ago. The footprints of the committed joggers have all been covered up again and still it falls; silently, beautifully and innocently.Β 

Blood Oranges

Of course, there was nothing innocent about it a few hours ago when I was driving my daughter to her babysitting job. Let’s just say, three lane roads became two lane roads for cars going slightly faster than a snail, and even then I had problems staying in my lane. I couldn’t control my 4×4 SUV that’s made for snowy weather! I was finally glad to be home, nice and warm enjoying a coffee and some…..crumpets πŸ™‚

Blood Oranges

So, back to this sherbet. I know, I know, it’s totally inappropriate for these winter days but I couldn’t resist the blood oranges. They make my heart sing when I see their beautiful colour in all the dreariness of winter. I don’t know about you, but I can eat ice cream in spring, summer, fall and winter. Ice cream does not have a season in my books and in my house! Sometimes, I think we go through more ice cream during the winter months than summer.Β 

Blood Orange Sherbet

That being said, here is a Blood Orange Sherbet. Of course, considering blood oranges are in season now, this is really the only time we can make this. If you don’t want to eat it straight up, make a float out of it like we did or throw it into your daily smoothie. It is delicious either way.

Blood Orange Sherbet Float

Besides, the colour alone will lift your spirits and you’ll be just happy looking at it. So, whether you make it to just gaze upon when you’re feeling blue or actually eat it, it’ll bring joy to your senses regardless.

Blood Orange Sherbet

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Blood Orange Sherbet

Calories: 1933

Fat: 93g

Creamy and refreshing blood orange sherbet made with fresh blood orange juice and cream.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups/475ml blood orange juice, freshly squeezed and strained
  • 1 cup/200g cane sugar
  • Β½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
  • 1 cup/235ml organic heavy cream (double cream)
  • Β½ cup/120ml, organic milk, whole or 2%
Instructions
  1. Place all the ingredients except the milk and cream into a bowl of a food processor and mix until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Remove into a bowl and whisk in the milk and cream
  3. Place in the fridge until the mixture is chilled, at least an hour.
  4. Pour the mixture into your chilled ice cream bowl and follow the directions of your ice cream maker.
  5. Turn the machine on and churn for about 20 minutes or until the sherbet is like soft serve ice cream.
  6. Scoop out into a freezer proof container and chill until nice and firm.
  7. Serve as is, with fruit or on top of a float.
Notes
You need about 12-13 blood oranges and they are messy to juice! Thought I'd warn you since I made a mess :), it's worth it though.
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Blood Orange Sherbet Float

Hope you’re having a great weekend, so far. The weather did throw a wrench in the plans but it’s nice to stay home and catch up on reading and recorded shows.Β 

Stay warm everyone, and have a great week!

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Comments

  1. Hari Chandana says

    March 13, 2014 at 4:22 am

    OMG.. Looks very delicious and amazing.. lovely pics too! πŸ™‚
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  2. Ansh | Spiceroots says

    March 10, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    Oh MY GOODNESS! That looks so so so beautiful! It is a very timely post. I have some blood oranges lying about and this is where they are being made into.
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  3. Krissie - Pearls of Style says

    March 9, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    What a fantastic colour it is. Looks delicious, especially in the glasses!

    Krissie x – http://pearlsofstyle.blogspot.com.au
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  4. Jas@AbsolutelyJas says

    March 9, 2014 at 5:07 am

    The thought of ice cream in winter always puts me off, but when I stop thinking and just eat it I always enjoy it πŸ™‚ What incredible colour you got from those blood oranges – beautiful!

  5. laurasmess says

    March 5, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    This is PERFECT for our hot weather! Haha… thanks Naz, I can’t wait to make it. Hope that you get some real spring weather soon (if it makes you feel any better I can’t get blood oranges over here at present) xx
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  6. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    March 5, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    I love blood oranges – they are only available for short season, but the color of oranges are just so beautiful! What a great way to enjoy blood orange! The color of sherbet is amazing… so pretty!
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  7. Monica says

    March 5, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    Love the vibrant color – just what I need to see right now to brighten things up! And love the float. : ) Floats are very popular at my house.
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  8. TheKitchenLioness says

    March 5, 2014 at 3:14 am

    Dear Nazneen, blood oranges are hard to beat – and your Blood Orange Sherbet looks fabulous – winter or not, this is certainly a treat not to be missed while blood orangres are still in season!
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  9. ChgoJohn says

    March 5, 2014 at 2:06 am

    Yes, it may be cold outside and snowing even as I type this but when the sherbet looks this good, I say, “What weather?” I’ll put on a sweater and have another bowl, thank you very much. If the ice cream is good, it has no season. Bring it on! Have a great week, Nazneen.
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  10. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    March 4, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    Freezing temps or otherwise, nothing can stop me from devouring this deliciousness!
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  11. Totally Heavenly says

    March 4, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    Gosh, that looks fantastic. I’ve got the most annoying cold right now, and this looks like a great way to ingest some vitamin C ;).
    *kisses* H

  12. miss messy says

    March 4, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    This looks outrageously good πŸ™‚ Love the colour
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  13. Amira says

    March 4, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    Looks so so nice, the color is beautiful today it is somehow sunny outside so I can stare at your delicious pictures endlessly πŸ™‚
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  14. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    March 4, 2014 at 10:32 am

    Gorgeous! Just totally gorgeous! And you are so right – gotta use up blood oranges when we can get ’em, right?!? Besides, a lovely, refreshing sunshine-y sherbet is just the thing to lift our spirits and get us through these days of polar vortexes and not-so-innocent snowfalls! Wonderful idea to make a float – love that! πŸ˜€
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  15. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

    March 3, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    It was so cold over the weekend. But that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t have eaten this sherbet. This is a work of art, Nazneen. My mother used to let us eat sherbet when we were sick. The rainbow kind. I’ve made ice cream but never sherbet. This must change and soon!
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  16. Krista says

    March 3, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    Even though it’s not seasonal, per se, who could NOT be cheered by such gorgeous ice cream. πŸ™‚
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  17. Daniela says

    March 3, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    Nothing beats the taste of fresh blood orange juice , it’s like sunshine in a glass πŸ™‚
    In our home we eat ice cream the whole year round, no matter if it’s hot or snowing outside.
    The Color of the sorbet is amazing!
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  18. Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says

    March 3, 2014 at 11:08 am

    This sherbet make MY heart sing! Such a GORGEOUS color! It’s never too cold for frozen treats! I cannot eat ice cream (lactose intolerant) but I can weirdly eat ALL the froyo my heart desires – and sherbet doesn’t seem to bother me either!
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  19. Hotly Spiced says

    March 3, 2014 at 2:55 am

    Your photos are stunning, Nazneen. I was at the grocer a few hours ago and I saw blood oranges for the first time since last season. It made me very aware that our summer is over and autumn has arrived. But…it’s still warm enough for sherbet and I’d like to try to make this seeing as the blood oranges are in season – they’re so pretty with such a wonderful colour xx
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  20. Sugar et al says

    March 2, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    Look at that amazing colour! I could eat and drink this any day of the year. I sometimes wish for snow (because we NEVER have it here) but I understand the not-so-good part of it when you talk about it. For now I am more than content looking at the pink, snowy, frosted look in your photos. If only I could touch it with my hands…
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  21. Linda says

    March 2, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    This is the most beautiful color. Blood oranges are available now in my vegetable maket. I’d love to give this a try. I hope you will link this to What’d You Do This Weekend. It goes live at midnight.

    Have a wonderful week,
    Linda
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  22. Minnie@thelady8home says

    March 2, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    Oh Nazneen! I am so glad to know I am not the only one who has been having difficulty in handling an SUV designed to handle snowy conditions. Almost makes me happy. This winter is turning us into weirdos, and this drink actually reminds me of summer. It really really does. And we do run through a lot of ice cream during the winter as well. Maybe something to do with that hangover of summer……this drink is beautiful!
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  23. glamorous glutton says

    March 2, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    This sherbet looks wonderful, I’d make it for the colour alone. Who cares about the weather when you’ve got something as delicious as this in the freezer. GG
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  24. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says

    March 2, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    This is a great recipe, Nazneen! Simple e quite delish…If I was there, I’d love to try the float as well. Love, love this drink!!! Enjoy your shows and books. xoxo
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  25. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says

    March 2, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    Here I just posted a stew recipe and you’re posting sunshine. I’d much rather be looking at this than Winter food. C’mon Spring. Beautiful photos Nazneen.
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  26. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    March 2, 2014 at 10:46 am

    It’s snowing here again today, and I need a recipe like this to give me hope that sunnier days are ahead! This looks terrific — thanks.
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    • Nazneen says

      March 2, 2014 at 11:05 am

      Thank you, John! The colour was really quite cheerful and even though it is cold, I couldn’t resist making and sharing this.

  27. Deepti says

    March 2, 2014 at 8:45 am

    Wonderful preparation Nazneen! I really don’t care if it had rained or if it’s still snowing… Seeing your amazing pictures I definitely would love to have this anytime….

    • Nazneen says

      March 2, 2014 at 11:06 am

      Thank you Deepti! We always have the heating on so its always nice and warm at home, so eating ice cream in the winter isn’t too painful πŸ™‚

  28. easyfoodsmith says

    March 2, 2014 at 8:26 am

    Your post reminded me of the time when I used to visit cousins at Shimla and we used to have ice cream while it used to be cold and drizzling outside! It is certainly fun having ice cream any time of the year πŸ˜€
    As you said, the colour certainly is beautiful and it is indeed very tempting.
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    • Nazneen says

      March 2, 2014 at 11:07 am

      Thank you Taruna! Some things don’t have a season πŸ™‚ I like ice cream all the time!

  29. mariyam says

    March 2, 2014 at 7:56 am

    It does look absolutely beautiful! This week has some warm days, so we will be getting out of winter step by step.

    • Nazneen says

      March 2, 2014 at 11:07 am

      Thanks Mariyam! I know it says we have warm days but this is CO, that can change in 10 minutes!

  30. David says

    March 2, 2014 at 7:32 am

    What a beautiful color! I love sherbet – that wonderful combination of fruit sorbet and ice cream. I have a few blood oranges on hand, but not enough. Next time I go shopping, though! Thanks, Nazneen!
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    • Nazneen says

      March 2, 2014 at 11:08 am

      Thanks David! I really loved the colour but I think I got lucky with the oranges. Almost all were a gorgeous colour inside.

  31. Bam's Kitchen says

    March 2, 2014 at 3:53 am

    How beautiful! Pink and delicious and a fun lovely surprise as you might think it is raspberry or strawberry because of the pretty pink color. I hope they send some blood oranges to Hong Kong! Have a super weekend. Take Care, BAM
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    • Nazneen says

      March 2, 2014 at 11:09 am

      Thanks Bam! You have all that other lovely tropical fruit in HK! I like seeing what you make that πŸ™‚

  32. Margherita@lapetitecasserole says

    March 2, 2014 at 1:29 am

    I’m ready to welcome the new season, even if the weather is not at all, with your sherbet everything appears easier and nearer! … beautiful pictures, beautiful colours!
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    • Nazneen says

      March 2, 2014 at 11:10 am

      Thank you Margherita! The colour was wonderful and I was lucky to get some lovely oranges. I like winter so even though I am ready to see some colour, I’m hesitant to let winter go quite yet πŸ™‚

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