Y’all I love making a batch of my Lemon sorbet to cool down when that heat is burning me up in the summertime. I grab just 5 ingredients, whisk them up and freeze. This baby is sweet, citrusy and so refreshing. Think frozen homemade lemonade ya dig? I can’t get enough!
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How to Make Lemon Sorbet
- Whisk together the water, sugar, corn syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and limoncello.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 15-20 minutes to chill slightly.
- Pour the lemon sorbet mixture into an ice cream machine. Freeze your sorbet following the instructions included with your ice cream machine.
- Once the sorbet is done, transfer it to an ice cream container and freeze it until you’re ready to serve.
Lemon Sorbet Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- ¼ cup corn syrup
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons limoncello
Instructions
- Whisk together water, sugar, corn syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest and limoncello.
- Place mixture in refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- Pour lemon sorbet mixture into ice cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Once sorbet is done, add to ice cream container and freeze until time to serve.
Notes
How to Store Lemon Sorbet
Grab yourself a strong airtight container and add the sorbet with just a little room at the top. Keep it tucked away from the freezer door. We don’t want those temperature roller coasters making our sorbet icy and grainy. We’re all about that smooth, velvety texture, so let’s keep it steady and fabulous in a nice, calm spot in the freezer.How long will lemonade sorbet last in the freezer?
Any homemade sorbet is best eaten fresh so be sure to enjoy it within 1-3 days!Nutrition
Recipe Tips
- Use Fresh Lemons. Y’all don’t grab that bottled lemon juice. It won’t hit the same because it contains ingredients for preservation which changes up the flavor.
- Roll Your Lemons. Before cutting the lemons, roll them firmly on the counter with the palm of your hand. This loosens up the juice and makes it easier to squeeze.
- Use a Microplane. You want that lemon zest fine, use this or use the smallest grate hole possible on a grater and press lightly to zest the lemon. If it looks too thick, chop it finely with a knife before mixing it in.
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Recipe help
No, sorbet is made with fruit puree, water, and sugar. Sometimes liqueur or corn syrup are added to give it a creamier consistency.
While they are both made with fruit, sherbet contains dairy while sorbet does not.
Citrus sorbet will generally be a bit icier than other fruit sorbets because it doesn’t contain large amounts of fruit puree. Since it’s predominantly water and juice it needs additional ingredients added to give it a less icy texture. I find using corn syrup and a bit of limoncello contribute to a smoother texture. Both keep ice crystals from forming and the liqueur keeps it from freezing solid so it’s easier to scoop.
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what a wonderful idea, and I already have my homemade limoncello in my freezer, ready to go, love this and thank you!
Lemon sorbet looks delicious! What a fun idea for a frozen summer dessert.
The lemony flavor of this sorbet just screams summer! I like how it has only a few simple ingredients and is easy to make too!
Love this version with limoncello! Cant wait to see how they turn out!
I’m a big lemon fan and lemon sorbet is always a favorite to both enjoy those flavors and cool down. This is a lovely version!
So perfect and refreshing during the hot summer months. Thank you for this!
I was asking my husband last night what frozen treat we should make next, and guess what he said! Exactly lemon sorbet. I think I’m meant to make this!
p.s. By the way, your pinterest button is not working on the side bar. 🙂 Pinned!
That is so funny. A man after my own heart. Lemon sorbet is one of my husband’s faves too because it tastes like frozen lemonade. I will check on the pinterest button. Thank you for letting me know! 😉
Such a perfect looking, light sorbet for summer parties! Great recipe!
Thanks so much Georgia!