Lemon Sorbet
A refreshing homemade Lemon Sorbet that’s perfect for beating the summer heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Combine water and sugar in a saucepan, heating until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add lemon juice and zest once the syrup cools.
- Freeze the mixture in a container for about 2 hours.
- Break up any ice crystals that form after two hours using a fork.
- Return to the freezer, stirring every 30 minutes until fluffy and completely frozen (takes about 2-3 hours).
- Serve chilled in bowls or alongside your favorite desserts.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor. If using bottled juice, the taste may not be as vibrant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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