This lemon sorbet recipe is a true testament to the power of simple, natural ingredients. With just four ingredients – fresh lemons, sugar, water, and a pinch of salt – you can create a dessert that is not only delicious but also incredibly refreshing and satisfying.The best part? This sorbet is free from artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, making it a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy anytime.It is suitable for dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.
Chilling and Churning (Approx.) 2 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 6Servings (Approx.)
Calories 190kcal
Equipment
Citrus juicer or reamer
Saucepan
Heatproof bowl
Plastic wrap or a lid
Ice cream maker or loaf pan and a fork
Freezer-safe container
Ingredients
1 1/2cupsgranulated sugar
1 1/2cupswater
1cupfreshly squeezed lemon juiceabout 6-8 lemons
1tablespoonfinely grated lemon zestoptional
Pinchof salt
Instructions
In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved. This will create a simple syrup.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
Transfer the simple syrup to a heatproof bowl and add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is completely chilled.
Once the lemon mixture is chilled, pour it into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.
Alternatively, if you don't have an ice cream maker:
Pour the chilled lemon mixture into a loaf pan.
Place the pan in the freezer and let it freeze for about 1 hour, or until the edges start to solidify.
Remove the pan from the freezer and use a fork to scrape the frozen edges towards the center, breaking up any ice crystals.
Return the pan to the freezer and repeat this process every 30 minutes for the next 2-3 hours, or until the sorbet is smooth and creamy.