Traditional Recipe: Berry Lime Buttermilk Sherbet

Adapted from the recipe by Maya Wilson. Original recipe at alaskafromscratch.com.

START TO FINISH: 2 hours, 10 minutes (10 minutes active)

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups fresh berries, such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries or a combination
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup buttermilk or plain kefir
Zest of one lime
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment needed: blender, ice-cream maker, loaf pan, sieve/strainer (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place loaf pan in a freezer to chill.
2. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. (You may strain the mixture through a sieve if you want smoother sherbet, but it is not necessary.)
3. Pour mixture into ice-cream maker and churn, per the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Spread the sherbet into the chilled loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze two hours before serving.
5. Optional toppings: fresh or frozen berries, drizzle of honey, citrus slices, fresh mint leaves