Lemon Sorbet Recipe
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Lemon Sorbet Recipe
Description
The Lemon Sorbet recipe begins with preparing a simple syrup by dissolving sugar in water over gentle heat, then cooling. Fresh lemon juice and zest are mixed into the syrup and the mixture is frozen in a shallow pan until mostly firm. Blending the semifrozen mix smooths out ice crystals without warming the sorbet too much.
After re-freezing to firm it fully, the lemon sorbet achieves a crisp, smooth texture with pronounced citrus brightness from the lemon juice and zest. The balance between tart lemon and sweet syrup gives a clean, refreshing taste, ideal to counterbalance richer foods or as a palate cleanser.
Serving suggestions include a sprig of fresh mint for subtle herbal notes. Variations may substitute the simple syrup with other liquid sweeteners like agave nectar or honey for different flavors and textures. The method stresses gentle handling to preserve the sorbet’s bright flavor and icy texture.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 1 ¼ cups lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- mint for serving, optional
Instructions
To Make the Simple Syrup:
- Add the sugar and water to a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, whisking occasionally, or until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature before using. You should end up with roughly 1 ¼ cups of simple syrup.
To Make the Lemon Sorbet:
- Pour the lemon juice into a 9x5-inch metal loaf pan along with the simple syrup and zest. Whisk until combined and freeze for 3-4 hours, or until mostly firm.
- Transfer the mixture to a high speed blender or food processor and blend for a minute or two, or until smooth. Avoid over blending to avoid heating it up too much.
- Pour the mixture back into the loaf pan and freeze for another 4 hours or up to overnight. Let sit at room temperature for a couple of minutes before serving with a sprig of mint, if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the simple syrup with 1 ¼ cups of agave nectar or honey for alternative sweeteners.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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