Yuzu Sorbet

Enjoy the unique and refreshing flavor of yuzu in this delightful treat. Yuzu Sorbet is a popular Japanese dessert that allows you to fully savor the citrusy brightness of this aromatic fruit. It is the perfect way to cleanse your palate.

Yuzu Sorbet is a frozen dessert made with yuzu juice and zest as its key ingredients. Yuzu is a citrus fruit known for its unique and refreshing aroma, and it is sometimes used as a flavor accent in various dishes in Japan. When enjoyed as sorbet, the delightful scent of yuzu fills your mouth, allowing you to fully appreciate its distinctive flavor.

This sorbet is delicious during the hot summer months, but in Japan, it is especially popular as a cold winter treat when yuzu is in season. It is perfect after hot dishes like hot pot or stew, or as a palate cleanser after rich, oily foods.

Some of you might not be familiar with yuzu. Yuzu is a traditional citrus fruit that has been used in Japanese cuisine for generations. It has a bright, citrusy essence that distinguishes it from other citrus fruits and is often used to enhance the flavor of dishes.

It resembles a lemon in appearance and is about the size of a human palm, with a thick, uneven peel. Both the juice and peel have a fresh aroma, but the peel in particular contains aromatic compounds, so it is usually shredded or grated before being added to dishes.

In Japan, yuzu is commonly found in grocery stores during the cold winter months, but outside of Japan, you may need to look for it in Asian markets. However, yuzu was named one of the top 10 food trends for 2022 by the American multinational supermarket chain Whole Foods Market, so it may soon become more widely available in mainstream grocery stores.

Let's take a closer look at the types of sugar used to make yuzu sorbet.

In Japan, it is common to use granulated sugar when making Western-style confections. Granulated sugar is the most widely used type of sugar in the United States and Europe, known for its fine texture, smoothness, and refined sweetness. It has high purity, and when dissolved in water, it creates a clearer finish, helping preserve the color of other ingredients without altering them.

While it is possible to use different types of sugar when making this sorbet, if you have the option, I highly recommend using granulated sugar. It enhances the delicate color of yuzu even more.

Ingredients

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Instructions

🕒 Total: 3 hrs hrs 25 mins mins

Step 1
Heat water and sugar in a pot. Once the sugar has completely dissolved, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool.

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Step 2
Grate only the yuzu zest, being careful not to include the white pith. After grating the required amount of zest, cut the yuzu in half and squeeze the juice into a small bowl.

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Step 3
Combine the sugar-water mixture with the yuzu juice and grated zest in a shallow container, such as a sheet pan. Place the container in the freezer and let it chill for about 90 minutes.

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Step 4
Take the container out of the freezer and scrape the mixture with a fork or spoon until it becomes slushy. Return it to the freezer and let it chill for about 30 minutes. Repeat this process a total of three times.

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Step 5
Serve the mixture in cups and top with mint leaves, if desired.

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To store

You can store it in the freezer.

When grating yuzu zest, be careful to avoid the white pith, as it can cause bitterness. Additionally, make sure not to use too much yuzu zest, as it can also result in an overly bitter taste.