Tangerine sorbet made with fresh tangerine juice and lime juice, plus a hint of coriander for flavor. Plus, a tip for keeping sorbet soft and scoopable.
Cilantro haters, look away now. Also, unfriend me now because I seriously don't understand people who don't love cilantro. I am unabashedly in love with cilantro. I buy a bunch every week, along with scallions and limes. They are my go-to flavors. I love fresh ginger, too. Ok at this point, it would be easier to tell you about what I don't buy each week rather than what I do (eggplants and tomatoes in plastic).
I first had an orange coriander sorbet at a champagne bar in Chicago (I think it was Pops?), and I fell in love with it. I scrawled it down on my inspirational / good God! life-is-worth-living list in my pocket notebook. That was months ago, and I never quite knew if the reason I thought it was so amazing was the copious amounts of champagne consumed beforehand. I am a bubbles girl at heart, and a glass in front of me instantly turns my outlook towards the rosy. And the way champagne makes me smile, well, I don't know of anything else that can make me smile that way.
Long story. So, I've been meaning to make something sweet with coriander for a long time now.
If you're not familiar with coriander, it's the seed of the cilantro plant. It doesn't taste exactly like cilantro, however. Tex-Mex food runs through my veins, so I can confidently tell you that coriander tastes like something green and verdant, albeit smoky. And just before the smokiness takes over your palate and it starts to taste like cumin, BAM, the green fresh flavor hits you. It's magical. Try it.
So, the vodka? Let's give that a fair shake: Sorbets can get icy and hard when they're homemade. I employed my frozen margarita knowledge (a weak frozen marg will freeze solid because it lacks alcohol), so I stirred in just 1 tablespoon of the hard stuff. If you're serving this to little ones, use corn syrup.
However, if you eat this the same day it's made, well, none of this is your problem. The sorbet won't turn icy for a day or two. I just finished the last of my batch of sorbet up this morning on day 5 with a scoop of plain yogurt on top. Still good.
Tangerine Coriander Sorbet
A wonderfully refreshing citrus sorbet, seasoned with coriander.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh tangerine juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vodka (or corn syrup)
- ½ teaspoon (heaping) ground coriander
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, whisking very well to dissolve the coriander.
- Pour into your ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Scrape the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up.
- Will keep for 1 week in freezer.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Simply Recipes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 125Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 0gSugar: 30gProtein: 1g
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
I cook with coriander a lot and am way into blending it with tangerine! Awesome dessert!
Julia says
Gorgeous, my love! I adore corriander and love the idea of using it in sweet treats to give the recipe some warmth and the ol' je ne sais quois ;) Beautiful as always!
Danae @ recipe runner says
This looks so refreshing and so unique! I don't know why I never considered this flavor combo, orange, cilantro, it totally makes sense! A scoop of this would taste awesome in a glass of bubbly champagne!
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says
So intrigued by the coriander addition! I have to try this!! Beautiful girl!
Stephie says
Tito's love!
Josie says
Gorgeous! Sorbets are always so pretty and vibrant. And I love desserts that have just a bit of a savory or herbal note. Definitely trying this one out asap! I may do triple sec instead of vodka to give it more orange flavor... hmmmm
Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says
What am I doing right now if not getting an ice cream maker so I can make this already?! Sorry, my preggo rage is showing. I just really need all the cold treats right now, okay?
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
What a stunning combo!!! As per usual there lovely!!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
I love this! I am a huge fan of adding ground spices and fresh herbs to sweet treats. . my fave is a homemade lemon, blueberry and thyme ice cream. I also love adding fresh thyme to cakes .. Anyway, LOVE this! Pinned!
Cailee says
This looks so yummy! I love sorbet! So refreshing for a lovely summer/ spring day! YUM! Also, Toms shop looks so cute!!