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    7 Aug 26, 2010 Fruit  |   Jump to Recipe

    Pluot Sorbet

    Pluot Sorbet

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    You are probably wondering… what the heck is a pluot??  I know I certainly was when I spotted a huge pile of speckled, plum-like pluots at the Farmer’s Market recently.  A pluot is a complex hybrid of a plum and an apricot.  Both sweet and tart, pluots are a juicy stone fruit that exhibit a stunning combination of pinks, reds and whites when sliced open.  If you can’t find pluots at your local market, you can also make this recipe with plums or apricots.

    Pluot

    Pluots

    Pluot Sorbet

    Pluot Sorbet

    by Brandon
    4.34 from 3 votes
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    Servings 1 quart

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups sliced pluots, pits removed (about 4 to 5 pluots)
    • ½ cup sugar (or to taste*)
    • Juice of ½ lemon
    • Pinch of salt

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and purée until very smooth. Drain the pluot purée using a fine mesh basket strainer, pressing to squeeze out as much juice as possible. Discard leftovers skins.
    • Place the purée in an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

    Notes

    * I started with a ¼ cup of sugar and then tasted the purée to see if it needed more sugar. The amount of sugar needed depends on how tart your pluots are. Continue to add sugar and taste until you reach your desired balance of sweet and tart.
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    Categories: Fruit Tags: kosher salt, lemon, pluots, sugar

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    Comments

    1. Mrs. B says

      August 27, 2010 at 4:12 pm

      I actually have had pluots. They are delicious! Great photo.

      Reply
    2. Jeanne says

      August 27, 2010 at 9:39 pm

      I’ve seen pluots at the farmers market, but I’ve never tried them. I’ll have to pick some up next time, this sorbet sounds delicious!

      Reply
    3. Brandon Matzek says

      August 30, 2010 at 1:45 pm

      @Mrs. B Agreed. I had some leftover pluots sliced over yogurt and granola. Thanks!

      @Jeanne Definitely! They are in season now, so get them while you can.

      Reply
    4. suki @ [Super Duper Fantastic] says

      August 30, 2010 at 7:00 pm

      I have A LOT of pluots, and I’m going to make some pluot soft serve some time this week. Since I don’t have an ice cream maker, my plan is to go with a pluot-flavored banana soft serve. 🙂

      There are different varieties of pluots too, some sweeter than others.

      Reply
    5. Magic of Spice says

      August 30, 2010 at 8:39 pm

      Pluots are wonderful…This looks so refreshing, and your photos are gorgeous 🙂

      Reply
    6. Ciaochowlinda says

      August 31, 2010 at 11:57 am

      Loving the color of this sorbet and the photo is beautiful with the flowers next to it.

      Reply
    7. Brandon Matzek says

      August 31, 2010 at 7:14 pm

      @suki That sounds like an interesting combination. Here are some resources on how to make ice cream without an ice cream maker:

      http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/how-to/how-to-make-ice-cream-without-an-ice-cream-machine-two-easy-foolproof-methods-124210

      @Magic of Spice @ Ciaochowlinda Thank you! I love photographing the natural beauty of the ingredients. Such amazing color and texture!

      Reply
    8. Melanie says

      September 2, 2010 at 1:21 pm

      Gorgeous picture – I love pluots! Love your blog.

      Reply
    9. RavieNomNoms says

      September 2, 2010 at 2:00 pm

      What a fabulous color this sorbet is! Looks gorgeous!

      Reply
    10. Jason's BBQ Adventures says

      September 2, 2010 at 2:13 pm

      Was wondering what pluots were the other day when I saw them at the grocery store! Great sorbet recipe. I think I am going to try and grill some pluots up soon.

      Reply
    11. Claudia says

      September 2, 2010 at 2:48 pm

      I adore plulots and use them for jam and tarts and just plain great eating. Stunning photos and the sorbet is in my future.

      Reply
    12. Sprinkled with Flour says

      September 2, 2010 at 9:12 pm

      Such beautiful pictures! The calla lillies are so pretty with the sorbet:)

      Reply
    13. Kocinera says

      September 2, 2010 at 9:17 pm

      Oooh how cool! I’ve never tried a pluot before, but this sorbet looks delicious! I’ll definitely have to keep an eye out for some next time I’m at the grocery store.

      Reply
    14. Kim - Liv Life says

      September 2, 2010 at 10:57 pm

      Beautiful, beautiful colors! We love pluots… my daughter was given a sample from our local Farmer’s Market when she was younger and has loved them ever since. Nicely done!

      Reply
    15. Gree says

      September 3, 2010 at 12:53 am

      I have only had plouts fresh, but I love the idea of them in a sorbet, very clever!

      Reply
    16. Annie says

      September 3, 2010 at 2:09 am

      Fantastic colors! I am now on the hunt for pluots. Wish me luck!

      Reply
    17. kristy says

      September 3, 2010 at 8:51 am

      Ooo… love what you did to the sorbet! It looks absolutely divine and the photos are stunning. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your day.
      Kristy

      Reply
    18. penny aka jeroxie says

      September 3, 2010 at 1:56 pm

      Not sure if I can find those here. If not, I can use replacements as stated 🙂

      Reply
    19. Brandon Matzek says

      September 4, 2010 at 4:46 pm

      @Jason I enjoy grilling stone fruit as well. Let me know how it turns out!

      @Sprinkled with Flour Yes! I was at a local wholesale flower spot and they had the most beautiful calla lilies – all sorts of colors I had never seen before. I had to pick up a bunch.

      @Kim I had my first taste at a farmer’s market as well. I really enjoy strolling through a farmer’s market and discovering new flavors and ingredients.

      @Annie Good luck! Try your local farmer’s market. But hurry – they won’t be around for much longer.

      Reply
    20. Karen says

      September 5, 2010 at 4:23 am

      I LOVE pluots! This sorbet looks great.
      As I write this, I have a cantaloupe sorbet chilling in the ice cream maker. I hope it turns out as good as yours looks…

      Reply
    21. Elise says

      September 5, 2010 at 4:52 am

      Gorgeous photos. I’m sure the sorbet tastes as good as it looks!

      Reply
    22. Eden says

      September 6, 2010 at 1:16 am

      I like apricots but not a huge plum fan (although I like prunes…I know…I’m really an old grandma at heart). But I like pluots. I usually dont love the idea of hybrid fruits cause I generally think we shouldn’t mess too much with nature. Or maybe the plum raped the apricot? anyhow….your sorbet looks awesome! I haven’t made sorbet with my ice cream maker yet, but I’ll try this!

      Reply
    23. Brandon Matzek says

      September 14, 2010 at 2:43 pm

      @Karen Cantaloupe sorbet sounds wonderful! I made a cantaloupe granita last year that was really refreshing.

      @Eden Haha I’m not sure how the pluot came about but I’m glad it’s around! Also, I find that sorbets are the easiest thing to make in the ice cream maker. A sorbet base is basically fruit juice and sugar!

      Reply

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