Grapefruit Sherbet & An Ode to Fermentation
Grapefruit Sherbet, made with Kefir is a refreshing healthy dessert packed with gut-healthy probiotics.
Oh, my goodness…
This Recipe ReDux challenge put me into full-on panic mode when I first saw this month’s reveal…
September-Fermented Foods-With the start of the school year, get your gut back in gear with natural fermentation! Think sauerkraut, yogurt, grape juice.
You see, this is the thing…
I was a tad bit tardy checking out the theme for this month’s post, and I had spooky visions of bad college chemistry experiments gone awry as I attempted to ferment something…anything…in a matter of two days, especially considering the fact that the only thing in my life I had ever fermented was to try and turn grape juice into wine. {Another big-time college fail in one of my nutrition classes!}
Thank goodness the fermenting Gods were on my side as I read a little more of the reveal…
Ahh…this was my out though! I didn’t have to actually ferment something on my own, but instead I could create something delicious with one of my favorite fermented foods…
Sauerkraut? No thanks!
Kimchi? Hmm…not a huge fan either…
Yogurt…Been there done that.
But what about something similar, but a little different, and loaded with good for your GI tract buggies…
Kefir!
Oh my goodness there are a lot of Kefir bottles to choose from!
So here’s what I came up with…
Grapefruit Sherbet made with kefir.
I know what you’re thinking…
It’s 1 day before fall officially starts, and who wants to be thinking about ice-cold sherbet when cinnamon-scented apple pies are starting to pop out of ovens??
Well, here’s the thing…
It’s still hot here, and grapefruit season is still in full swing in San Diego…
Locally grown organic grapefruits on display at Whole Foods.
…and, really, is it ever a bad time to enjoy a delicious frozen treat, especially when it’s kinda good for you too?
I certainly think not!
Here’s my super easy recipe…
Ruby Red Grapefruit Kefir Sherbet
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ruby Red grapefruit juice, about 2 1/2 large grapefruit fresh squeezed
- 2 cups kefir, plain
- 1/2 cup sugar
- grapefruit zest, optional, fo garnish
Instructions
- Pour kefir in to a non-reactive bowl. Add sugar and whisk in well. Pour in grapefruit juice and whisk to combine. Place mixture in refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or longer. Pour in to ice cream maker and process per manufacturer’s recommendations. You can enjoy right away as “soft serve” or place mixture in a container in the freezer until desired consistency is achieved. Garnish with grapefruit zest when serving if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Glasses waiting to be filled with yummy sherbet…
Oh my goodness, eat me before I melt!!!
Nutrition Info…
- Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian. I used Lifeway Keifer made from cow’s milk, but you can also find goat’s milk kefir and coconut milk kefir too, which can be used to make a vegan version of this sherbet.
- Kefir is a cultured probiotic beverage, similar to yogurt in taste, and made from milk fermented with kefir cultures.
- Like yogurt, kefir contains good for your gut probiotics, but in greater amounts than yogurt. In addition, kefir seems to be well tolerated by people with lactose intolerance.
- Kefir is a good source of calcium, potassium, and protein.
- Grapefruit juice is a good source of vitamin C and other nutrients. You can read more about the nutrition scoop on grapefruit here.
