I know I should say this about all my recipes but… YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS!! This sorbet has the most addictive, wonderful and extraordinary flavour.
Whoever thought that the combination of grapes and rosemary could create such an amazing dessert?
The inspiration came from a magazine article on cheese pairings that I read out of desperate boredom, whilst in the dentist’s waiting room a few weeks back.
I don’t eat cheese but I’m always interested in what flavours work with each other.
And once I read that grape and rosemary were complimentary, I dreamed up this sorbet and have been dying to make it ever since. I was definitely not disappointed with the result…
This sorbet is also super easy to make, vegan, free from refined sugars, fat-free and paleo-friendly! Don’t you just love guilt-free desserts?

Purple Grape & Rosemary Sorbet
A refreshing and sophisticated sorbet with the most unbelievably good flavour combination. You have to try this!
Ingredients
- 180 ml / 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 180 ml / 3/4 cup water
- A few sprigs of fresh rosemary
- 720 ml / 3 cups purple grape juice
- optional 2 tbsp alcohol such as vodka, whiskey, brandy etc.*
Instructions
- Make a simple syrup by heating the maple syrup and water in a small saucepan. Add the fresh rosemary to the pan. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Leave to cool, then strain and mix with the purple grape juice and alcohol (if using).
- Chill the mixture for a couple of hours, until completely cold.
- You can either add it straight to an ice cream machine and churn until thick and smooth or you can give it a good whisk before freezing, then whipping again an hour after it's frozen to break up any ice that forms.
- Add the sorbet to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
*The alcohol keeps the sorbet from freezing too hard.
Nutrition Information
Yield 12Amount Per Serving Calories 88Carbohydrates 23g
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Wowww… that color tho. I also love the idea of rosemary and grape, sounds so elegant and fancy. And I love your moody photos. Thanks for sharing!
I can’t get over these photos! Not only is the color of the sorbet so vibrant, but I love the contrast with the gray background. Lovely!
Thanks so much, Sarah!
Stunning colour and intriguing flavour combo! Delicious….. Love it!!
Love this flavor combination!!! Our grapes are just ripening so now I know the perfect thing to do with them!!!
Ooh I bet it will be even more amazing with fresh grapes. Let me know if you make it!
This looks so pretty!! That color is simply stunning!
Thank you Sophie :-)
Looks delicious and what a beautiful colour :D
Thanks Nadia! :-)
This looks and sounds absolutely incredible, definitely worth making for summer refreshment x
Oh it was just amazing. I’m definitely going to make more soon! Thanks for stopping my Jessica x
This sorbet is gorgeous, Aimee! I love the idea of rosemary and grapes! Such a creative combo!
Thanks Kelly, you have to try this flavour combo!
What a creative flavor combo, this certainly looks delicious! Love that vibrant color! :)
Thanks Sam. The colour was just an added bonus :D
The color of this sorbet is stunning! I love the addition of rosemary too.
I couldn’t believe how well they went together and of course the colour was an added bonus too!
That color *____*
I know, right! :-)
This sorbet is gorgeous!
Thanks Julie :-)
What a gorgeous sorbet! Really love the color, and I’m sure the grape + rosemary flavor is just divine. Love that it is vegan too :D
Thanks June! You need to try these flavours together, so unreal…