Lemon Sorbet: Easy, Elegant, and Refreshing

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Lemon Sorbet

For busy families, meals that are easy to prepare are the name of the game!  No one wants to spend hours slaving over a hot stove if they don’t need to.

That’s why I try to keep my dinner prep simple.  I go for recipes with just a handful of ingredients, like this lemon sorbet, or I pick up something from the store that doesn’t require a ton of work.

By keeping it simple, I have more time to spend with my family, and that makes dinner even more enjoyable.

This lemon sorbet pairs beautifully with a rich and hearty meal.  Its citrusy refreshment makes the perfect palate cleanser and light dessert to round off the meal.

I served it after my family enjoyed a STOUFFER’S® Large Family Size Lasagna with Meat & Sauce.

I picked up this lasagna in the frozen food section of Walmart.

It was a pleasure to gather around the goodness of STOUFFER’S®.  I especially appreciated how the lasagna had two different cooking options, one of which shortened the overall cooking time by almost 20 minutes.

Plus, this family-sized meal has no preservatives and uses real mozzarella cheese.  Try it for yourself with this Ibotta offer!

Tips for Making Lemon Sorbet

• Use fresh lemon juice.  Trust me.
• You can make a lemon basil version of this for a more sophisticated taste.  Just follow the extra notes in the recipe.
• If you don’t have any lemon juice, you may swap in lime, grapefruit, or kumquat juice.
• Garnish with basil or mint for an elegant presentation.
• If you want to serve this as a slushie, you can serve it right after it’s been processed in your ice cream maker, while it’s still soft.

4.25 from 4 votes

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Lemon Sorbet: Easy, Elegant, and Refreshing

This simple lemon sorbet is made with just four ingredients! Serve it as a palate cleanser or a refreshing dessert after a hearty meal.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours 20 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes

Servings 5

Calories 170 kcal

Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Combine the water and sugar in a medium sauce pan and cook over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
2. Add the lemon juice and salt, then stir to combine. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove any pulp, then cover and refrigerate for a few hours, or overnight.
3. Process the mixture in an ice cream maker for 15 to 20 minutes until thickened. The sorbet will be soft. To make it firm, transfer to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours.

Recipe Notes

To make a lemon basil sorbet, add 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves after step one and let steep for 30 minutes before continuing with step two.

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Sorbet: Easy, Elegant, and Refreshing

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Sodium 4mg 0%

Potassium 75mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 45g 15%

Sugars 41g

Vitamin C 34.3%

Calcium 0.7%

Iron 0.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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