The Ultimate No-Ice Cream Maker Lemon Sorbet
A refreshing lemon sorbet that is simple to make and a perfect palate cleanser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups of sugar
- 2 cups of water
- 1 ¼ cups of fresh lemon juice (approximately 8 whole lemons)
- 4 tablespoons of lemon zest
Instructions
- Make the Simple Syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the 2 cups of water and 1 ½ cups of sugar. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Juice the Lemons: Roll them on the countertop to release more juice. Cut in half and extract 1 ¼ cups of fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
- Combine the cooled syrup with the fresh lemon juice and 4 tablespoons of lemon zest. Stir to mix.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for about 4-5 hours until solid but not rock-hard.
- Scrape the mixture with a fork to achieve a fluffy texture. Optionally, blend briefly in a food processor for creaminess.
- Final Freeze: Return the sorbet to the freezer for an additional 2 hours to firm up.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to your taste depending on the tartness of the lemons. This sorbet can be made a few days in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon sorbet, dessert, vegan, refreshing, summer treat