Friday, May 3, 2013

Strawberry Buttermilk Sherbet

I had some strawberries and buttermilk in the refrigerator that I wanted to get rid of before some travel time.  What should I find, but a perfect recipe that got rid of both in a very pleasant and easy way.

I found this recipe in a May 2008 issue of Southern Living.  Very simple, and very, very good.  Since you are not using heavy cream, you can really enjoy this treat.  Only 4 ingredients.  That's good.  I can imagine do this with a lot of different fruit. 




Strawberry Buttermilk Sherbet
from Southern Living, May 2008 issue

2 cups fresh strawberries or one 16 oz. package of frozen berries, thawed
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Process strawberries in a food processor or blender until smooth.  Pour strawberry puree through a fine wish mesh strainer into a large bowl, pressing with the back of a spoon.  Discard solids.  Add buttermilk, sugar and vanilla to the puree.  Stir until well blended.  Cover and chill 1 hour.

Pour strawberry mixture into an electric ice cream make and freeze according to directions.  Mine took about 25 minutes.  Remove from ice cream freezer and put in a container in the freezer for several hours until ready to scoop.

16 comments:

  1. What a lovely scoop of strawberry ice cream and a very nice way to clean out the refrig (one of my least favorite things in the world).
    Sam

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  2. Susan, If this tastes half as good as it looks, you have found a clear cut winner. I can't wait to give this a try.have a good day. Blessings...Mary

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  3. I line the subtly flavor that buttermilk adds - This no doubt is delicious.

    Safe and happy travels.

    Velva

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  4. I've never had a buttermilk sherbet, but I am sure it is delicious if you have recommended it. Looks divine! blessings ~ tanna

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  5. My husband likes buttermilk but we can never get through a whole carton - this is a great idea!

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  6. Ymmmmmm! I wonder if substituting splenda for the sugar would work? I love buttermilk and am happy to drink it most of the time.

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  7. Oh what a nice recipe!!! I can't wait to try this!

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  8. Such a beautiful pink color. Nice way to use up things from the fridge :)

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  9. That really does look delicious! There are some beautiful strawberries to be had right now and I'd love to dust off my ice cream machine and try this.

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  10. Susan I remember making strawberry sherbet years ago using buttermilk and strawberry jam, but I think your recipe sounds fresher. I have all the ingredients too (got to use up this 1/2 gallon of buttermilk!!) I think my kids will love this tonight.

    PS who buys 1/2 gallon of buttermilk?- my mother! I have had it forever:)

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  11. What a lovely sherbet, Susan. I have yet to make one with buttermilk..now it's a must. The color is lovely and the recipe nice and easy to make.
    Happy Mother's Day to you!

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  12. This is a delicious way to clean out the fridge! Buttermilk sherbert is a new one to me and one I want to try!

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  13. this sounds delicious!

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  14. Just stopping by to say hello...and I knew you'd have something wonderful to share. Berries will be ripe around hers in a couple weeks...and this looks like wonderful way to usher in the summer!

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  15. So simple, pretty and delicious looking and sounding! In some of the photos, the scoop of sherbet looks like a rose, AMAZING!

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  16. I have just made friends with buttermilk. I have started using it in biscuits, scones, and cake. Now I want to try this. It sounds delicious. I am pinning this.

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