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Dragon Delights dragon fruit banana sherbet

Dragon Delights farm

Dragon Delights dragon fruit banana sherbet

Here’s one of the favorite recipes from Dragon Delights farm in Ramona.

Dragon Delights dragon fruit banana sherbet

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 red dragon fruit, peeled and chopped
1 banana
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tbsp. lemon zest

Instructions

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until all sugar is incorporated, making a simple syrup. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

In a blender or food processor, puree remaining ingredients until smooth, then pour in the simple syrup. Continue to puree for 20 to 30 seconds until very smooth.

Pour into ice cream maker and follow manufacturer’s instructions for freezing. Serve and enjoy.

(This recipe was inspired by one from doughmesstic.com.)

Photo: © 2023 David Poller