GENUINELY SOUTHERN FORESTS CHERRY SORBET

Cool down this summer with a refreshing cherry treat straight from the Southern Forests. Our easy cherry sorbet recipe uses locally grown cherries, caster sugar, and a touch of lemon juice to bring out the vibrant flavour of the fruit. Perfectly balanced and naturally sweet, this sorbet highlights the quality and freshness of Western Australia’s premium cherries. Make a batch to enjoy as a light dessert, a palate cleanser, or a sophisticated addition to summer gatherings.

Makes 1 litre.

INGREDIENTS

• 500 g Genuinely Southern Forest cherries, pitted and frozen for 12 hours

• 125 g caster sugar

• 1-2 tsp fresh lemon juice to taste

METHOD

1. Prep the cherries: Pit your fresh Southern Forests cherries and place them in the freezer overnight.

2. Place frozen cherries in the bowl of a food processor, along with sugar and process until smooth, scraping down the sides as you go.

3. Once smooth, add lemon juice to taste.

4. Freeze in a loaf tin for 6-7 hours, or until firm.

NOTES

• Lemon juice really brings out the flavour of the cherries, don't add it all at once, taste the sorbet before adding more.

• For sorbet that is set, but still soft enough to scoop you will need a ratio of 4:1 fruit to sugar.

Recipe and styling by Kate Flower and photo by Nick Thake as featured in A Local Table cookbook by Kate Flower.