Best Strawberry Lemon Sorbet with Honey

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Homemade strawberry lemon sorbet is the perfect warm weather treat. This dairy free dessert is made with simple ingredients like fresh strawberries, lemon juice and the goodness of raw honey. 

When it comes to frozen nourishing treats, sorbet is one of my favorites. And when it comes to sorbet, homemade strawberry sorbet is a fabulous healthy treat.

If you are one of those people that like a mixture of sweet and tart, this recipe is the one for you. Best of all, you’ll find directions for making it with an ice cream maker or without. 

The more I live this delicious life, the more I appreciate the goodness of natural food made with simple whole ingredients. Simple clean ingredients that are at the foundation of natural health and wellness. 

On a hot day, there is nothing more refreshing than eating something cold and icy. And if you can get your hands on a healthy frozen treat, that’s even better. The problem is, many of the sorbets at the grocery are full of artificial ingredients like gums, stabilizers and “natural flavors” that are everything but natural. You can fight back by making your own sorbet at home. 

Besides fruit sorbet, popsicles and granita also make delicious frozen treats, especially during the summer months. A few of those recipes will be linked at the end of this recipe, so don’t worry. 

The Key To Making The BEST Strawberry Lemon Sorbet with Honey

Sorbet is one of the easiest and most adaptable recipes that you can make. That’s because all you need are just a few ingredients and your favorite fruits in order to get things going. 

To make the best strawberry sorbet recipe you need strawberries, water and natural sweetener. I use raw honey in this recipe. Everyone has their own preferred level of sweetness. So feel free sweeten with the amount of honey you want. I recommend starting with a 1/4 cup honey for to make this homemade treat. 

In addition, you’ll need a little bit of salt to prevent the sorbet from getting icy.

Tools You Need to Make Strawberry Lemon Sorbet With Honey

Don’t fuss. You have a few options when it comes to making this natural sweet treat. Here are the tools you need: 

food processor or blender: process all ingredients using a blender or food processor 

freezer-safe container or loaf pan: place the blended mixture into a loaf pan or other freezer safe container 

ice cream maker: If you have an ice cream maker, you can use to make restaurant quality sorbet at home. However, you don’t need an ice cream maker for this recipe)

lemon squeezer: needed for to add the fresh lemon juice

Ingredients 

• fresh organic strawberries: Use organic ripe strawberries for best results 
• water: Needed for blending and for a smooth texture 
• raw honey: A healthier alternative to sugar, also adds immense health benefits 
• salt: Adding some sea salt enhances the other flavors in the sorbet. It also minimizes ice chunk formation and makes the sorbet nice and smooth.

Directions 

Step 1: Cut the stems off of all the strawberries and rinse.

Step 2: Place strawberries in a blender, along with the honey, water, lemon juice and salt.

Step 3. Use a blender to blend until smooth and pour into a loaf pan. (Depending on the size of your blender, you may need to blend the mixture in small batches.)

Step 4: Freeze for 3-4 hours until firm.

Step 5: To create a creamier sorbet, once the initial mixture has frozen, break it apart in chunks and blend again until smooth. This is a gamechanger.

Step 6: Place the strawberry mixture back into the loaf pan and spread evenly, placing back in the freezer for another hour.

Step 7. Scoop and serve with fresh mint leaves as a garnish.

Directions (If Using an Ice Cream Maker- Starts From Step 4)

Step 4: Freeze according to manufacturer’s directions 

Step 5: Place in the ice cream machine. 

Step 6: Churn or spin and garnish.

Step 7: Enjoy.

Tips and Tricks For Making Nutritious Strawberry Sorbet

• The strawberry sorbet can be made with and without an ice cream maker
• Use fresh organic strawberries (in season) for best results. 

Original : 9/2/2024, Updated for Format 4/22/2026