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Lemon Sorbet

Michelle Tucker
A simple and delicious treat
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Course Dessert
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Ice Cream Maker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 C Fresh Lemon Juice approx. 4-5 lemons
  • 1 C Sugar
  • 1 C Water
  • 2 TBSP Lemon Zest
  • Fresh Mint

Instructions
 

  • With a zester, zest enough lemons to get two tablespoons of zest.
  • Juice 4-5 lemons to get 1 cup of fresh juice.
  • Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan.  Stirring constantly, boil until all sugar is dissolved. (about 1-2 minutes)
  • Add the lemon zest and simmer for another 2-3 minutes
  • Let it completely cool.
  • Once it is cool, add it and the lemon juice to your ice cream maker. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to start churning the sorbet.
  • Churn for about 20 minutes or until the sorbet is thick.
  • Pour the sorbet into a freezable container and freeze for 2-3 hours or until firm.
  • Scoop into a serving dish and top with a sprig of fresh mint when ready.
  • Enjoy

No Ice Cream maker? No Problem!

  • Pour the lemon juice and cooled syrup into a larger freezable container for 2-3 hours, stirring it every 30 minutes with a fork.
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