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 Time5minutes
Cook Time2hours20minutes
Total Time2hours25minutes
Servings5
Calories170kcal
AuthorKatie Moseman
Ingredients
1 1/2cupswater
1cupsugar
Pinch of salt
1 1/2cupsfresh lemon juice
Instructions
Combine the water and sugar in a medium sauce pan and cook over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
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.
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 4mg0%
Potassium 75mg2%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Sugar 41g46%
Vitamin C 28.3mg34%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.