A refreshing rum sorbet made with tropical fruit and golden rum for the perfect, hassle free summer dessert! | Gluten Free + Dairy Free + Low FODMAP Option
A couple of weeks ago, my mother-in-law went to Jamaica to see her cousin marry his beautiful bride. Along with a few other souvenirs, she brought back a couple of bottles of Jamaican rum. Immediately I thought of a sorbet that my mom and I used to make a long time ago that I found in a Weight Watchers Cookbook (of all places). It was the easiest/most satisfying recipe probably ever and it was a great go to dessert for entertaining company. Thinking back I also really enjoyed it because I thought I was so cool to be making rum based desserts at 15.
The original recipe calls for one 8oz can of mandarin oranges which I didn’t have on hand, so I subbed the oranges for 1 cup of frozen mango chunks and I reduced the amount of added sugar by half – though you can definitely skip the sugar all together because hello fruit sugar. If FODMAP’s are an issue for you – stick with the mandarin oranges and skip the mangos. I promise it’s still just as good!
Allowing the sorbet to set a bit in the freezer is completely up to you. Since you’re dealing with frozen fruit it will still be cold and sorbet like enough to eat right away. I ended up popping mine in the freezer before serving because a) I thought it would look nicer in photos and b) I wasn’t prepared to have anything quite this decadent so early in the morning.
Tropical Rum Sorbet
A refreshing rum sorbet made with tropical fruit and golden rum for the perfect, hassle free summer dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 20 oz can pineapple chunks in it's own juices, (not in syrup) frozen
- 1 cup | 150 grams frozen mango chunks*
- 1/4 cup | 60ml golden rum
- 2-4 tablespoons | 25-50grams brown sugar or coconut sugar**
Instructions
- Add all of your ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. If you're struggling to remove the pineapple from the can, run the can under a stream of warm water to loosen it up a bit.
- You can enjoy as is - it will be thick and almost smoothie like, or you can transfer the sorbet to a freezer safe container and allow it to set for an hour or two in the freezer.
Notes
To make this low FODMAP substitute the mango chunks for 1 frozen 8oz can of mandarin oranges.
*Adjust to your tastes
If you don't own a powerful blender or you don't want to freeze the fruit first, you can just blend everything together first and then transfer to a freezer container and allow it set overnight.
Sarah says
Ooh, I bet that was amazing! Glad I could take you back to those memories 🙂
Whitney says
Oh my heavens. I am in love with this sorbet! The rum just makes it extra special!
Sarah says
Thanks, Whitney! Gotta love that rum
Ciao Florentina says
This is Brilliant, so exotic and it has rum in it ? I’m game twice a day lol
Sarah says
Rum sorbet > non rum sorbet – it’s just soo refreshing. Thanks, Florentina!
Rachel @ Simple Seasonal says
Don’t you hate it when the weather doesn’t cooperate with food photos?! This looks amazing by the way. Adorning a good rum with all those tropical fruits is such a good idea!
Sarah says
Oh, I know what you mean! We’re all rainy days and cold weather here. As much as I love this cooler weather, it would be nice it the weather was more suited for this. Thanks, Rachel!
Sara @ Life's Little Sweets says
Oh, this looks SO good, I am a big fan of mango, so flavorful and delicious, pinning this one, thank you for sharing the recipe!
Sarah says
Thanks, Sara! I loooove mango – especially in frozen desserts. It’s just so refreshing!
Choclette says
Now that’s the sort of recipe that is worth making twice. It’s gone a bit cold here now in the UK, but otherwise I’d be racing to make this, it looks and sounds gorgeous.
Sarah says
Thanks Choclette! I know what you mean – I’m all about my soups right about now, but in the summer time I’m all over this
Molly Kumar says
Oh YES Please!!! Looks super light, fresh and soooo yum.
Sarah says
Thanks, Molly! Let’s have a party and eat rum sorbet!
Leslie @ Bessie Bakes says
Mango and pineapple with rum sounds like an amazing pairing. This sorbet would be a great palate cleanser. Totally pinning!
Sarah says
Thanks, Leslie! I never thought of it as a palate cleanser, but now that you mention it it totally is – a really delicious one!
Rosemary @anitalianinmykitchen says
I love all types of sorbet, and this one sounds delicious.
Sarah says
Thanks, Rosemary!
Deepika@EasyBabyMeals says
This sorbet looks so beautiful and amazing. A perfect summer dessert.
Sarah says
Thanks Deepika!