Description
A refreshing and light summer treat, this Watermelon Sorbet is a simple and delicious dessert that captures the essence of juicy watermelon in a frozen delight.
Ingredients
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Watermelon Sorbet:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 T. lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare Watermelon: Quarter a watermelon, remove rind, and chop into squares.
- Make Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lime juice. Heat until sugar dissolves.
- Blend Ingredients: Blend watermelon and simple syrup until smooth. Do not strain.
- Chill Mixture: Place puree in a bowl and refrigerate until cold, approximately 3 hours.
- Churn in Ice Cream Maker: Transfer mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions, typically about 20 minutes.
- Freeze: Pour slushy sorbet into a loaf pan, cover, and freeze overnight to set.
- Serve: Scoop and enjoy, allowing the sorbet to soften slightly if needed.
Notes
- Storage: Freeze sorbet in a covered container for up to 2 to 4 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg