u/Austengirly

So all the recipes I've seen for orange sorbet use fresh juice. I only have bottled juice at the moment. Does anyone know if the sugar ratios are usually different? Or any other properties I should be aware of?

Also, most recipes call for simple syrup or heating the juice with the sugar. Ideally, I don't want to heat anything as then I'll have to factor in the time to cool.

I have corn syrup and have read that improves the texture of sorbet quite a bit. However, the recipes I've found that use corn syrup are using a relatively small amount of juice, then adding water, and then a large amount of syrup. Why so much water? Doesn't that dilute the flavor? Wouldn't it be better to use juice instead? I kind of suspect they were adapted from lemon sorbet recipes, where it would make sense to dilute lemon juice ...

Thanks for any guidance here! I'm new to this (Have only made 1 batch of ice cream in my new Whynter).

Hi guys, I'm new to ice cream making and just got a 1.28 qt Whynter machine. The instruction manual doesn't say how much mixture you can put in it, just to make sure it doesn't go above the dasher?

What have other users found to be the right amount of base to use in a machine this size or what are your rules of thumb?

Also, I've browsed a few recipes and most seem to include 3 cups of liquid or so. Since machines come in different sizes, is everyone out here ending up with an awkward amount of left over mixture each time or once you nail down how much you need, you just scale the recipe?

I'm interested in getting an ice cream maker with a compressor, because I don't have freezer space, prefer the convenience, and want the ability to make multiple batches at a birthday party or whatever.

I was browsing and came across the InstantChill. Had anyone tried this? There are not many reviews, but it looks promising. One review mentioned it getting too cold on the bottom, and building up an icy layer. However, others mentioned they're able to make non dairy treats, which would be a big plus for me. I've seen Whynter machines aren't recommended for nondairy.

If anyone has tried or owns one of these, what has been your experience? Would you recommend it for someone looking for non dairy options?