Refreshing Watermelon Sorbet
Watermelon sorbet is a simple frozen treat made by blending ripe watermelon with sugar and a squeeze of lime or a few mint leaves, then churning or freezing until smooth. It takes around 15 minutes of prep plus a few hours of freezing time, and works well as a light dessert on a hot day.
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon seedless, cubed
- ½ cup sugar granulated
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp mint leaves finely chopped
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a simple syrup. Let it cool to room temperature.
- In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes, cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, and mint leaves. Blend until smooth and no chunks remain.
- Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove the pulp, achieving a smoother texture.
- Transfer the strained mixture to an ice cream maker, following your machine's instructions, or pour into a shallow dish and place in the freezer for about 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals.
Notes
Use a ripe watermelon for the sweetest flavor. Adjust sugar based on the natural sweetness of your fruit.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 866IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.4mg
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