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Mango Melon Sorbet with Chamoy Sauce
Mango melon sorbet with chamoy sauce - A popular Mexican condiment that is salty, sour, spicy, and sweet. Paired with the two most favorite summer fruits and sprinkled with chili lime seasoning - it’s the ultimate refreshing summer dessert! Naturally sweetened, dairy free, and bursting with flavor!
It is sad to say that my taste buds have not been in contact with chamoy sauce until two weeks ago! It’s actually embarrassing - just writing it out. I thought, maybe because I just wasn’t exposed to it being that I have lived in the South and Midwest my entire life but it’s not that because out of all the places in the world, I had my first chamoy experience in this small Mexican sorbet shop in Oklahoma!
That day forever changed my taste buds for the good! Literally, if you had chamoy sauce, your mouth is probably drooling at this point - because that is what it does to you!
Chamoy = Salt + Sour + Spicy + Sweet
Mango melon sorbet with chamoy sauce - A popular Mexican condiment that is salty, sour, spicy, and sweet. Paired with the two most favorite summer fruits and sprinkled with chili lime seasoning - it’s the ultimate refreshing summer dessert! Naturally sweetened, dairy free, and bursting with flavor!
It is sad to say that my taste buds have not been in contact with chamoy sauce until two weeks ago! It’s actually embarrassing, just writing it out. I thought, maybe because I just wasn’t exposed to it being that I have live in the South and Midwest my entire life but it’s not that because out of all the places in the world, I had my first chamoy experience in this small Mexican sorbet shop in Oklahoma!
That day forever changed my taste buds for the good! Literally, if you had chamoy sauce, your mouth is probably drooling at this point - because that is what it does to you!
Chamoy = Salt + Sour + Spicy + Sweet
Meaning, chamoy has a unique flavor profile that hits your tongue to where you instantly want more. Traditional ingredients include flor de jamaica (hibiscus flowers), lime juice, dried apricots, sugar, prunes, ancho chilies, and cayenne powder.
To make this super easy, while deriving sugar from fruit only, and using ingredients that most consumers can find at a grocery store, we are using just 5 ingredients: organic apricot jam, dried ancho chilies, lime juice, cayenne pepper, and salt.
So what do you put chamoy sauce on? Personally, I just add the chamoy sauce into a squeeze bottle and squeeze it straight into my mouth but that might be a little TMI…
You could put chamoy sauce on fresh mangos as a refreshing healthy snack, make mango chamoy fruit roll ups, or use it as a swirl to mango or fruit paletas, mangonadas, chili lime mango smoothies, or agua frescas.
But my new favorite way of using this drool worthy sauce is pouring it over sorbet. For this recipe, I used my two favorite summer flavors: mango and watermelon to create a sorbet swirl. Layering chamoy and tajin or TJ’s chili lime seasoning in between sorbet is the ultimate refreshing summer treat!
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo to #fromtherootsblog on Instagram. We love seeing what you come up with!
Mango melon sorbet with chamoy sauce - A popular Mexican condiment that is salty, sour, spicy, and sweet. Paired with the two most favorite summer fruits and sprinkled with chili lime seasoning - it’s the ultimate refreshing summer dessert! Naturally sweetened, dairy free, and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Watermelon sorbet
2 cups seedless watermelon cubes
Juice and zest of one lime
1 Tbsp honey (optional)
Mango sorbet
2 cups mango chunks (fresh or frozen)
Juice and zest of one lime
1 Tbsp honey (optional)
Chamoy Sauce
½ cup fresh lime juice (5-7 limes)
1-3 dried ancho chilies
1 - 10 oz jar organic apricot jam
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Directions
To make the sorbet
cut up fresh watermelon until you have about 2 cups worth. Place watermelon chunks on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and place in the freezer to freeze. (up to 4 hours or overnight)
If you are using fresh mangos, follow the same procedure (a)
Place frozen watermelon chunks into a blender or processor with juice and zest of lime and sweetener. You may need to add Tbsp increments of water to help the blending process. Once smooth in texture, transfer to a freezer safe pan like a bread pan and place in the freezer until firm, about 4 hours.
Follow the same procedure with mangos. You can either mix the frozen fruit chunks together or make them separate.
To serve, let the sorbets rest on the counter a few minutes before scooping.
To make the chamoy sauce
While the sorbets are freezing, prepare the chamoy sauce by preparing the ancho chilies.
Tear the stem off and deseed the ancho chilies. Submerse dried chilies in boiling water for a few minutes until the chilies are soft.
In a high speed blender, place the soft ancho chilies along with the entire jar of apricot jam, lime juice, salt, cayenne pepper, and a ladle or two of the water that the ancho chilies were in.
Blend on high speed until extremely smooth. Taste sauce and adjust flavors if need to (i.e. I typically add an additional ½ tsp cayenne pepper because I like it super spicy!) as well as sauce consistency. This should make about 2 cups worth. If you are unsure about the sauce consistency, look at the pictures above for reference.
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
To assemble!
Swirl chamoy sauce in a clear glass to coat the bottom and sides of the glass. One scoop each of mango and watermelon sorbet and layer with more chamoy sauce and tajin or TJ’s chili lime seasoning. Continue with another layer of one scoop each mango and watermelon sorbet and top with more chamoy sauce and seasoning. Enjoy!
Watermelon Lime Refresher
This drink was actually made by mistake as I was creating an agua fresca recipe which is coming to the blog soon!
Here’s the story if you are interested: I only had thirty minutes to make the recipe, take pictures of my lovely creation, and clean up before working out so I had to go fast! My husband helped me out by walking the dogs so that I could focus. As soon as he came back I would be done. It would have been perfect timing!
Watermelon lime refresher is just that! A refreshing drink that is sure to cool you down and keep you hydrated during the summer time!
This drink was actually made by mistake as I was creating an agua fresca recipe which is coming to the blog soon!
Here’s the story if you are interested: I only had thirty minutes to make the recipe, take pictures of my lovely creation, and clean up before working out so I had to go fast! My husband helped me out by walking the dogs so that I could focus. As soon as he came back I would be done. It would have been perfect timing!
Well, we executed our plan. When he came back inside, I let him sip the drink and he was like, “This tastes amazing, but weren’t you supposed to be making a thicker drink?”
That’s when I noticed I used a cheesecloth to strain the pulp from the juice. (face slap!)
Even though it wasn’t my originally planned agua fresca drink, it was still refreshing, tastes way better than just regular water, AND is perfect for mixing in my pre-workout powder!
I highly recommend using this watermelon lime refresher for your pre-workout powder or just to drink on its own before or after a workout. Watermelon contains the amino acid citrulline which promotes blood flow, which leads to improved circulation and reduces muscle soreness. Also, watermelon is about 90% water -- hello, hydration!
I also played around with my new popsicle molds and made this drink into watermelon lime refresher popsicles! They were a hit at a summer picnic I hosted last month (blog post coming soon on that! :) ) The frozen juice created a beautiful stained glass appearance with bright, summery colors!
Regardless if you make these watermelon lime refreshers for a pre/post-workout drink, popsicles, or just sipping by the pool, they are great in promoting hydration and kicking boring water to the curb!
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo to #fromtherootsblog on Instagram. We love seeing what you come up with!
Watermelon lime refresher is just that! A refreshing drink that is sure to cool you down and keep you hydrated during the summer time!
INGREDIENTS
Half of one small seedless watermelon (rind cut off)
Juice of 2 limes
2 Tbsp fresh mint
1-2 cups filtered water
1-2 Tbsp pure maple syrup (optional for sweeter taste)
DIRECTIONS
Put all ingredients into a high powered blender and blend until smooth.
Transfer mixture into a cheesecloth covered bowl. Strain mixture until you are left with just the juice.
Pour juice over ice and enjoy!
Chili Lime Mango Smoothie
One thing you must know about me, I love spicy food! There is just something about adding a dash of sriracha or hot sauce to a meal that takes it to the next level!
This recipe was inspired by an Instagram post I made a while back with my favorite afternoon snack combo, mango, and chili lime seasoning. This seasoning mix brings out the flavors of the mango while adding the perfect amount of heat to it.
Anti-inflammatory and detoxifying chili lime mango smoothie! Sweet, tangy, and subtly spiced. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo!
One thing you must know about me, I love spicy food! There is just something about adding a dash of sriracha or hot sauce to a meal that takes it to the next level!
This recipe was inspired by an Instagram post I made a while back with my favorite afternoon snack combo, mango, and chili lime seasoning. This seasoning mix brings out the flavors of the mango while adding the perfect amount of heat to it.
For this smoothie, in lieu of the premade seasoning mix that contains a fair amount of sodium, I have used chili pepper flakes and fresh lime instead. Chili peppers contain capsaicin which has proven to be an aid to weight loss, helpful in treating cancer and relieves pain.
Chili peppers pair great with fresh ginger root to detox the body. This power couple detoxes the body which eliminates any excessive toxins that are present in the bloodstream, liver, and other excretory organs. This power couple also provides a concoction that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to support the cleansing and protection of your body’s main system.
Since ginger, chili peppers, and lime can provide an intense flavor, mangoes, as well as coconut milk and bananas, balance the flavors out. At the end of it all, the harmony of the flavors-- it’s purely delicious!
In honor of #cincodemayo, you could easily make this smoothie recipe into margaritas by adding tequila! Don’t forget to rim your glasses with lime and the chili lime seasoning!
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo to #fromtherootsblog on Instagram. We love seeing what you come up with!
Anti-inflammatory and detoxifying chili lime mango smoothie! Sweet, tangy, and subtly spiced. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo!
INGREDIENTS
1 whole mango (or 1 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks)
1/2 lime
1 cup coconut milk
1-2 tsp fresh ginger
Half frozen ripe banana
few shakes of chili pepper flakes
DIRECTIONS
Blend until smooth!Optional: Add a dash of chili-lime seasoning and lime wedge for garnish