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Lemon Sorbet Recipe

Lemon Sorbet Recipe for a Refreshing Summer Treat

A delightful Lemon Sorbet recipe that is vegan and gluten-free, perfect for summer!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sorbet Base
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is ideal
  • 1.5 cups Water
  • 1 cup Sugar Or Erythritol for lower calories
For Extra Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon Vodka Optional, helps prevent freezing too solid

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Maker
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1.5 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Once cooled, combine the sugar syrup with 1 cup of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest.
  4. Pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and churn for about 15 minutes.
  5. Transfer the churned sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for 1 hour.
  6. Stir the sorbet after freezing to improve creaminess, repeating every 30 minutes.
  7. Serve the sorbet in chilled bowls, garnished with fresh mint or basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 130mgSugar: 28gVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in the freezer for up to a week.

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