This easy pineapple sherbet recipe can be easily modified to create an astounding IPA pineapple sorbet. Either dessert is incredibly refreshing on a hot summer day.
1 ½large pineappleripe, not overripe or 1 large pineapple + 1 6-oz can of pineapple juice
2tablespoonlime juice
½cupwater
¼cupsugar
1cupwhole milkif making sherbet version
1cupIPAif making IPA sorbet version (NEIPA or dry-hopped, low bitterness tropical fruit IPA or pale ale)
Instructions
Start by preparing simple syrup.
In a small pan over medium heat bring the water to simmer, add the sugar and let simmer until reduced by half. Chill the syrup completely before using.
Peel, core and slice the pineapple. Blend the pieces in a blender and then strain the resulting fruit puree to capture and remove the fibers.
Place the strained pineapple puree in a bowl (if using only one pineapple add the pineapple juice) and add the chilled simple syrup and the lime juice.
If making pineapple sherbet, add the milk.
If making the IPA pineapple sorbet version, add the IPA.
Mix very well, refrigerate briefly to chill and just prior to adding to the bowl of your ice cream maker mix very well again.
Use the ice cream machine as directed in the product instructions.
Serve the sherbet/sorbet immediately with a slice of fresh pineapple as garnish or place in an airtight container and freeze for later use.