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Lime Sorbet Recipe
5 from 6 votes

Lime Sorbet Recipe

Lime Sorbet is a super refreshing summertime treat that only requires a few simple ingredients and a freezer. It's quick and easy to combine fresh lime juice and zest along with a simple syrup, then freeze in a loaf pan for this homemade recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 ¼ cups lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tsp. lime 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 Lime Sorbet:
  1. Pour the lime 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 also use 1 ¼ cups agave nectar or honey instead of the simple syrup, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 92mg (2%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 39IU (1%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164

% Daily Value*

Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 92mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 39IU 1%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.