Entertaining When life gives you rhubarb, make sorbet By Jennifer Danter Published: May 18, 2020 Updated: May 18, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Rhubarb Sorbet Fiery ginger and sweet orange flatter rhubarb’s sour tartness. It cries out for a piece or two of dark salted chocolate to nibble on the side. For a fluffier, creamier treat, use an ice cream maker, but you can do it without too. No ratings yet Print Recipe Pin Recipe Course Dessert Servings 5 cups Ingredients 1x2x3x6 cups fresh rhubarb stems, coarsely chopped about 600 grams¾ cup icing sugar½ cup water⅓ cup light corn syrup see Tip, below1 tbsp ginger, finely gratedzest and juice from 1 small orange½ tsp kosher salt Instructions Place rhubarb in a large saucepan. Stir in sugar, water, corn syrup, and ginger. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium, partially cover, and simmer until rhubarb is tender and completely broken down, about 10-12 minutes.Remove from heat and grate in 1 tsp orange zest, then squeeze in juice, about ¼ cup. Stir in salt. Refrigerate until cool, about 20 minutes. Purée in a blender. Turn out into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions or until thick and creamy, about 30-40 minutes. Or pour into a 9″ metal cake pan. Freeze, stirring every 30 minutes with a fork to break up crystals until set, 3 hours. Transfer to an airtight container, and freeze for up to 1 week. NotesTip: Use maple syrup, honey, or sugar syrups for an icy texture, or use corn syrup for a rich, full-bodied, smooth texture. Keyword rhubarb, sorbet Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was! Related Story Hummingbird delight rhubarb muffins recipe Related Story Make delicious homemade ice cream with a Mason jar Related Story Ice cream sundae cheesecake recipe Sign up for our newsletters By submitting your information via this form, you agree to receive electronic communications from Cottage Life Media, a division of Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc., containing news, updates and promotions regarding cottage living and Cottage Life's products. You may withdraw your consent at any time. Dockside Weekly The latest cottage-country news, trending stories, and how-to advice The Key Weekly Need-to-know info about buying, selling, and renting cottage real estate Family Matters Five-part series Untangle the thorny process of cottage succession with expert advice from lawyer, Peter Lillico