Strawberry Grape Risotto
- Very easy
- 30 min
- Kcal 572
When autumn hits northern Italy, you know what happens? The markets explode with sweet, fragrant uva fragola grapes. Really, these are perfect for Sorbetto di uva fragola. But here's the catch: they’re around just for a bit—from late September to early October. Makes this homemade grape sorbet feel special, right? Uva fragola tastes a lot like Concord grapes—juicy and, I gotta say, super aromatic. Italians dig simplicity, and this easy grape sorbet totally lets the fruit take the stage. The grapes turn into this smooth, tender sorbet—seriously good—a refreshing dessert choice. Imagine it in a gelato cup, a cool switch from your usual freezer aisle picks.
In grape-growing areas like Emilia-Romagna and Veneto, folks get all excited when local fruit hits its peak. On a warm autumn afternoon, honestly, nothing tops a bowl of this best grape sorbet. It's light but rich. Really refreshing, with just the right tangy kick. And the best part? No need for fancy ingredients or tools. While there are loads of grape dessert recipes, this one's bold grape flavor totally shines. It's a traditional Italian sorbet, for real. Gives you a unique taste experience.
In Italy, during those few weeks each year, uva fragola is kinda the star—showing up in everything from jams to this simple sorbet. It’s all about the magic of a few fresh ingredients and waiting for the right season. So, if you're hunting for grape sorbet without ice cream maker tricks or just wanna escape typical fruit sorbet recipes, this one’s got real Italian flavor. Plus, a golden finish when the grapes are just right. And listen, you can’t go wrong with that.
To make the strawberry grape sorbet, remove all the grapes from the bunches and place them in the cup of a blender 1. Squeeze half a lemon 2 and add the juice to the grapes 3, then blend everything until it turns into a puree.
Strain the strawberry grape mixture to remove all the seeds 4 using a sieve and spatula, collecting it in a bowl, then add the granulated sugar and mix well until completely dissolved 5. At this point, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for about half an hour, so that the mixture becomes very cold but not hard (alternatively, you can also cool it in the refrigerator for an hour). Once the necessary time has passed, whisk the egg white until very stiff 6.
and add it to the strawberry grape mixture, being careful not to deflate it 7; mix well with a whisk until homogeneous. Pour everything into the ice cream maker 8 and let it churn for at least 35-40 minutes, or until you get a creamy sorbet 9. Serve the strawberry grape sorbet well chilled.