Apricot Peach Sorbet

A Taste of Summer in Provence

We woke up in the soft morning light of a beautiful bed and breakfast in Vaison-la-Romaine. Our hostess greeted us with homemade apricot juice, lovingly made from the trees in their own garden. This fashionable older couple spent winters in Paris but returned to the south of France each summer to host guests like us in their charming hôtel particulier.

Alongside the apricot juice came homemade granola and yogurt, served in little glass jars. It felt like I was in my own provencal dream, and every detail spoke to me. At the time, I was pregnant with my son, which made the experience even sweeter and the flavours richer. Those juicy apricots have stayed with me ever since.

This Apricot Peach Sorbet recipe brings me right back to that morning, only with the addition of ripe summer peaches. And really, what is not to love about mixing stone fruits?

Simple Pleasures for Busy Days

This is a simple easy recipe to bring together. I can whip it up even with the kids buzzing around the kitchen, which is just as well because they have been off school since last Friday. We are still settling into a new rhythm before day camps and summer travels begin, so quick and easy treats are definitely the go-to right now.

Of course, photographing personal projects like this, especially ice cream, is a little more challenging. The light, the timing, the melting… it keeps me on my toes.

Savour Summer, One Scoop at a Time

This recipe is so wonderfully simple that you will want to put it on repeat for as long as you have fresh fruit to use. It is the perfect way to extend the life of these fragile summer gems and to help you cool down when the heat rises.

I would love to hear some of your favorite food memories too. What flavors take you back to a special moment? Share them in the comments, and if you make this apricot peach sorbet recipe, be sure to tag me on Instagram @vineandtheolive so I can cheer you on!

Apricot Peach Sorbet

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 250 g peaches pitted, peeled and chopped
• 750 g apricots pitted and halved
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• Dash Almond extract

Method

 

1. Place peaches, apricots, water and sugar over medium heat bringing it to a simmer to cook through the fruits
2. Once cooked, purée the fruit with a stick blender (if you have a blender, let the mixture cool a bit first so as not to burn yourself)
3. Place in the fridge to cool completely, several hours or overnight adding the almond once cooled
4. Churn in your ice cream maker and place in a freezer safe container once it's finished to firm up further (or if you're impatient like me just serve it straight from the machine)