Sunday, July 8, 2012

Lemon Sorbet



When the heat goes up my ice cream maker comes out. I hardly ever make ice cream though. I love the taste of fresh fruit so sorbet is my frozen dessert of choice. This Lemon Sorbet has become a family favorite. This sorbet will definitely make you pucker up.

Lemon Sorbet

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbs lemon zest finely chopped
Sprig of mint for each serving

Combine sugar & water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Once it starts to boil, reduce to low and simmer until sugar dissolves. Cool completely. I usually put it in the freezer to cool quicker. When completely cool add lemon juice & zest. If you have an electric ice cream maker, turn the machine on, pour lemon mixture into the freezer bowl and mix until thickened. If not, pour into a freezer-safe bowl and freeze until thickened.

To serve put in bowl and garnish with mint sprig and/or lemon slices. Or you could add fresh berries, I love raspberries or blueberries. You can turn this into an adult float by adding the sorbet to a glass of prosecco. This recipe is based on one that came with my Cuisinart Ice Cream maker.


6 comments:

  1. Lovely recipe, and a great "refresher". When we were in Italy, lemon sorbet was served with a small amount of chopped fresh sage mixed through it. Love this pictures, really great texture on the sorbet :)

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  2. lemon has such a great refreshing flavor!

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  3. It's 111 degrees outside, we so need this right now.

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  4. Wow this is one of our favorite, make it often yours look delicious ... it amazes me how easy it is to make and so much better than store bought! NICE JOB!!!

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  5. Oh yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This makes me think of the Italian lemonade place in my hometown. Amazing and honestly, I've never had it so good... I'll have to try your sorbet! And beautiful photos!!!

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  6. What a sweet frozen delight to cleanse the palate! DId you ever try the grapefruit flavor?

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