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Watermelon Sorbet Recipe

Watermelon Sorbet Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 cups 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churning, Freezing
  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Prepare Watermelon: Quarter a watermelon, remove rind, and chop into squares.
  2. Make Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lime juice. Heat until sugar dissolves.
  3. Blend Ingredients: Blend watermelon and simple syrup until smooth. Do not strain.
  4. Chill Mixture: Place puree in a bowl and refrigerate until cold, approximately 3 hours.
  5. Churn in Ice Cream Maker: Transfer mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions, typically about 20 minutes.
  6. Freeze: Pour slushy sorbet into a loaf pan, cover, and freeze overnight to set.
  7. 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