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Lemon Sorbet Recipe
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Lemon Sorbet Recipe

This Lemon Sorbet recipe combines freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest with a simple syrup base, which is frozen then blended to a smooth, icy texture. The sorbet offers a bright, refreshing citrus flavor balanced by the sweetness of the syrup. Optional mint garnish provides a fresh contrast, making it a cooling dessert.

Prep Time
5 mins
Freezing Time:
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 162 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

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:
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  1. 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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162

% 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.