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Watermelon Sorbet (a.k.a. Pink Lemonade)
This light, refreshing watermelon sorbet is a delicious, dairy free dessert that's perfect for summer! Cool off with this riff on the classic pink lemonade, made with fresh watermelon and lemon juice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 113 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh seedless watermelon cut into chunks
- ½ cup lemon juice fresh squeezed from 2-3 lemons
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons vodka optional
Instructions
MAKE THE WATERMELON SORBET MIXTURE:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- Transfer the watermelon chunks to a food processor or blender and pulse until completely pureed.
- Add the lemon syrup and vodka (if using) to the watermelon puree and pulse to blend. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 -3 hours until very cold.
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MAKE THE SORBET:
- Transfer the watermelon sorbet mixture to your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturers instructions, about 20-25 minutes or until the sorbet freezes to the consistency of soft whipped cream.
- Transfer the watermelon sorbet to a freezer safe storage container and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
- To serve, let the watermelon sorbet rest on the counter for about 5 minutes to make it easier to scoop.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN ICE CREAM MAKER:
- Make the watermelon sorbet as directed, then transfer to a wide, shallow freezer-safe container, like a 13x9" cake pan. Transfer the pan to the freezer.
- Remove the pan every 20-30 minutes, and use a fork to scrap and mash the watermelon sorbet. Please continue to do this until the mixture is frozen, then pack it into an airtight storage container to keep in the freezer.
Notes
- Vodka doesn't change the flavor of the watermelon sorbet or make it boozy. It simply prevents the sorbet from hardening to a solid mass so you can scoop it right from the container.
- If you want to skip it, you can, but you may need to let the sorbet sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes to soften enough to scoop.
Nutrition Information
Calories
113kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03g
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
101mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
433IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 433IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.