Italian Lemon Sorbet
A refreshing homemade Italian Lemon Sorbet that perfectly balances tart and sweet flavors, perfect for warm afternoons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Fresh Lemons (about 4-6 for 1 cup of juice)
- Granulated Sugar (1 cup)
- Water (2 cups)
Instructions
- Prepare your lemons by juicing them, straining the juice to remove seeds and pulp.
- Make the simple syrup by combining sugar and water over medium heat until dissolved.
- Mix the lemon juice with the cooled simple syrup and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Chill the mixture for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Freeze the mixture in an ice cream maker or a shallow dish, scraping every 30 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency (about 4 hours).
- Serve the sorbet in bowls, letting it soften slightly if needed.
Notes
For serving, garnish with fresh mint or lemon zest, and consider pairing with shortbread cookies for an indulgent treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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