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Prepare the fruit: Wash the fruit thoroughly and remove any pits, seeds, or stems. Peel the fruit if necessary, and cut it into small pieces. For berries, you can leave them whole or roughly chop them.
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Make simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the simple syrup cool to room temperature.
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Blend the fruit: Place the prepared fruit, simple syrup, fresh lemon or lime juice (if using), and a pinch of salt (if using) into a blender or food processor.
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Blend until smooth: Blend all the ingredients until you have a smooth and uniform mixture.
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Chill the mixture: Transfer it to a container with a lid and refrigerate it for at least 2-3 hours until it's well chilled. Chilling the mixture will make the sorbet freeze faster and help improve the texture.
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Churn the sorbet: Once the mixture is chilled, pour it into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer.
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Freeze the sorbet: If using an ice cream maker, the sorbet will have a soft-serve consistency when done. For a firmer texture, transfer the churned sorbet into an airtight container and freeze it for an additional 2-4 hours.
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Serve and enjoy: Once the sorbet is fully frozen, scoop it into bowls or cones, and enjoy the refreshing treat to beat the heat!