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 Sorbet
3 cups sliced pluots, pits removed (about 4 to 5 pluots)
½ cup sugar (or to taste)*
Juice of ½ lemon
Pinch of salt
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.
Makes 1 quart.
* 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.
Mrs. B says
I actually have had pluots. They are delicious! Great photo.
Jeanne says
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!
Brandon Matzek says
@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.
suki @ [Super Duper Fantastic] says
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.
Magic of Spice says
Pluots are wonderful…This looks so refreshing, and your photos are gorgeous 🙂
Ciaochowlinda says
Loving the color of this sorbet and the photo is beautiful with the flowers next to it.
Brandon Matzek says
@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!
Melanie says
Gorgeous picture – I love pluots! Love your blog.
RavieNomNoms says
What a fabulous color this sorbet is! Looks gorgeous!
Jason's BBQ Adventures says
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.
Claudia says
I adore plulots and use them for jam and tarts and just plain great eating. Stunning photos and the sorbet is in my future.
Sprinkled with Flour says
Such beautiful pictures! The calla lillies are so pretty with the sorbet:)
Kocinera says
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.
Kim - Liv Life says
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!
Gree says
I have only had plouts fresh, but I love the idea of them in a sorbet, very clever!
Annie says
Fantastic colors! I am now on the hunt for pluots. Wish me luck!
kristy says
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
penny aka jeroxie says
Not sure if I can find those here. If not, I can use replacements as stated 🙂
Brandon Matzek says
@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.
Karen says
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…
Elise says
Gorgeous photos. I’m sure the sorbet tastes as good as it looks!
Eden says
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!
Brandon Matzek says
@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!