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Lemon Sorbet

Bright, icy, and bursting with bold lemon flavor, this Lemon Sorbet tastes like pure sunshine in every spoonful. With just a handful of simple ingredients and an ice cream maker doing the heavy lifting, it’s an easy homemade dessert that feels refreshing and special.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 106
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar plus 3 tablespoons
  • 1 heaping tablespoon grated lemon zest from about 2 lemons
  • 1 1/2 cups lemon juice from about 10-12 lemons or bottled

Method
 

  1. Combine the water and sugar in a small heavy saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup is clear, about 1 minute.
  3. Remove the syrup from the heat and add the lemon zest.
  4. Let the zest steep in the syrup for about 20 minutes.
  5. Whisk the lemon juice into the syrup mixture.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the mixture until chilled, about 2-3 hours.
  7. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker.
  8. Freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  9. Transfer the sorbet to a freezer-safe container.
  10. Freeze the sorbet until firm, at least 3 hours or up to 3 days, before serving.

Notes

Store the Lemon Sorbet in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 days for the best texture. Serve with fresh berries, butter cookies, or pound cake for a refreshing dessert spread.