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    Home » Recipes » Ice Cream and Sorbet » Peach-Thyme Sorbet with Bourbon

    LAST UPDATED: July 22, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: August 29, 2014 By Toni Dash 17 Comments

    Peach-Thyme Sorbet with Bourbon

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    Peach-Thyme Sorbet scoop

    Peach-Thyme Sorbet scoop

    I think there is no more quintessentially ‘summer’ fruit than a peach. At least in our area, the arrival of peaches signal summer’s heyday. We are fortunate to have superb peaches from the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains, grown in the same area responsible for the vineyards feeding Colorado’s wine industry. The ‘Palisade Peaches’ are large and firm delivering an irresistible nectar. They remind us the end of summer is near but frankly everyone is gobbling up so many delicious peaches, the blow is lessened!

    I love ice cream but have found myself craving more sorbet this summer. A quick primer on ice cream and sorbet: ice cream is made with dairy cream where sorbet is a water or juice based frozen treat with fruit being at the center of the flavor. I find ice cream often makes me thirsty, where sorbet delivers the intense flavor of fruit in a thirst-quenching form.

    Peach-Thyme Sorbet scoop

    While in Paris on our summer vacation I found myself picking up kitchen items as souvenirs. There was a particular store I sought out that makes darling plastic spoons. I use them often (they can be spotted in many Boulder Locavore recipe photos) and could not wait to stock up. When in the store it was almost too much to take as I wanted to buy almost everything. Knowing we were traveling light, and worried over bringing home breakable items I limited myself to a few small bowls including two which were a beautiful blue color in which I knew I’d have to serve  Peach Sorbet. The inspiration for new recipes is often unpredictable!

    When returning home peach season was in full swing. Our CSA farm fruit share was pounds of peaches and we have been taking trips almost daily to stock up at our favorite grocery store. Never satisfied with the status quo, I added some Lemon Thyme from our garden to the simple syrup mixture for the sorbet as well as a bit of Bourbon. The alcohol from the bourbon evaporates leaving a touch of bourbon flavor which I love with peaches (though should you prefer to omit it, additional water may be used in its place). The sorbet is a wonderful mix of peach, light citrus (from the lemon thyme and lime juice) and hint of bourbon flavors! I can’t think of a better homage to summer’s heat.

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    Peach-Thyme Sorbet with Bourbon

    Nothing screams summer louder than the flavor of juicy, ripe peaches. This sorbet recipe celebrates peaches with some added citrus, thyme and bourbon flavors making for an irresistible dessert. The alcohol from the bourbon evaporates leaving only the flavor however should you wish to omit that, substitute water for the amount of bourbon.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 102kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 3/4 cup Water
    • 2 tablespoons Bourbon
    • 6 sprigs Lemon Thyme or regular Thyme if lemon is unavailable
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed Lime Juice
    • 1/2 cup granulated Sugar
    • 2 pounds fresh Peaches (approximately 5 medium peaches); peeled, pitted and cut into pieces

    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan, combine the water, bourbon, lemon thyme, lime juice and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring often, to allow the sugar to fully dissolve. Turn off the heat and allow to steep for 1 hour.
    • Place peaches in a blender. Strain the sugar mixture into the blender. Blend into a puree.
    • Cover and place into the refrigerator until fully cooled (aproximately 1 hour). Process in an ice cream maker to manufacturer's instructions or see notes below to freeze without an ice cream maker.

    Notes

    To Freeze without a Machine: Place sorbet in a shallow freezer-proof pan. Allow to almost freeze fully (1 to 1 1/2 hours), and stir the mixture completely. Repeat the freeze/stir process a two more time times to ensure a consistent texture (this breaks up ice crystallization).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      August 30, 2014 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      What an awesome flavour combination for a sorbet… looks so refreshing and light. Totally will be recreating the recipe for the upcoming Summer here in Australia. Pinned!

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      • Toni Dash says

        September 01, 2014 at 8:19 pm

        I guess that is one advantage of cyberspace Thalia, you can cruise all the seasonal recipes from the US to prepare for your next season! I love this sorbet. It really tastes like the fruit with tones of the herbs and bourbon flavors. So you have peaches in Australia? What is your big summer fruit you look forward to?

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    2. Jodee Weiland says

      August 30, 2014 at 10:20 am

      This looks so refreshing and delicious! I love sorbet and peaches, so this is my kind of dessert…thanks for sharing!

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      • Toni Dash says

        September 01, 2014 at 8:19 pm

        Oh I’m so glad Jodee! I’ve really been loving sorbet this summer. Especially making it at home with fruit at their peak of ripeness.

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    3. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

      August 29, 2014 at 8:24 pm

      Gorgeous and love that you’re still using the delicious summer peaches. I can’t eat them quick enough to get my fill before they’re gone!

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      • Toni Dash says

        September 01, 2014 at 8:20 pm

        Having been traveling Gina I feel like I got home for the start and the end of the season within about two weeks! No complaints though. Doing my best to eat them all before fall fully arrives.

        Reply
    4. Rachel says

      August 29, 2014 at 1:49 pm

      Please tell me where I can get those spoons!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        August 29, 2014 at 1:51 pm

        Paris! It’s a long way for some spoons but worth the trip!

        Reply
        • Rachel says

          August 29, 2014 at 2:41 pm

          Thanks for the reply! Sometimes you just HAVE to go to Paris!

        • Toni Dash says

          August 29, 2014 at 4:19 pm

          Agree completely Rachel!

    5. Debra @ Worth Cooking says

      August 29, 2014 at 11:05 am

      What a creative recipe! I have been loving all of the fruit + herb combos I have been seeing lately. Thyme + peach sounds uniquely delicious.

      Reply
    6. janelle says

      August 29, 2014 at 8:00 am

      everything about this recipe makes me happy. I love the combinations of sweet and savory, and the addition of bourbon!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        September 02, 2014 at 3:44 pm

        I’m so glad Janelle and I feel the same!

        Reply
    7. Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen says

      August 29, 2014 at 6:52 am

      What a fun flavor combo! Perfect for these last days of summer.

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      • Toni Dash says

        September 02, 2014 at 3:44 pm

        Even though September feels like a fall month, I’m stretching out summer a bit with this sorbet. Having a little bowl each day until it’s gone. Then it can be fall!

        Reply
    8. Christie - Food Done Light says

      August 29, 2014 at 6:19 am

      I am loving this recipe. We get amazing peaches here in Georgia. What a great way to use them and I love the thyme. Our thyme survived a very rough winter and I’m happy to find new ways to use it.

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      • Toni Dash says

        September 02, 2014 at 3:43 pm

        I was just putting in a cold weather fall garden this weekend (after not having time to do one for summer!) and put in some more thyme. Lemon thyme is really my all time favorite herb I think. More and more I’m enjoying putting thyme into sweet dishes to make the flavors a bit more sophisticated. You can’t go wrong with thyme!

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