Description
A refreshing and delicious watermelon sorbet perfect for summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup caster sugar
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 8 cups ripe watermelon, cubed
Instructions
- Combine water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan; stir on low heat until sugar dissolves.
- Boil the mixture on high heat for five minutes, then cool for 30 minutes.
- Puree cubed watermelon until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine sieve into a bowl.
- Mix cooled sugar syrup with the watermelon juice until well combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for two hours until chilled.
- Churn the mixture in an ice cream machine until firm.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until solid.
Notes
- Ensure the watermelon is ripe for the best flavor.
- Use an ice cream machine for a smoother texture.
- Feel free to garnish with fresh mint before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg