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 classic crowd pleaser! It looks delightful 😀
Thanks so much!
Yes for sorbets! Now it’s time for us to try sherbets. They are great summer sweets.
Yes, I definitely want to try some sherbets! Aren’t they so yummy??
Oh, my! I ♥ sorbets and lemons (of course!). 😀 I’ve been dreaming about this sorbet since I first saw it!!
Thanks so much Valerie! I know how much you adore lemon!
This is a wonderful treat for the summertime. 🙂 Perfect for all those hot days! I love lemon anything, too. So refreshing!
Thanks so much Sally!
When I was a child we lived on the east coast near the ocean. On many summer weekends my parents would take up to a beach after dinner. They would buy us lemon sorbet (not ices) from an icecream stand and we would eat it while watching the sunset. I love your lemon sorbet. It looks so refreshing and the zest makes all the difference! I will be eating it and remembering beautiful sunsets. Thanks, Jocelyn. 🙂
Aww thank you so much. That is such a sweet and beautiful memory!
Hey pretty lady! This looks and sounds absolutely incredible. I am obsessed with anything lemon. I am definitely going to be making this soon!
Thanks so much! I have that same lemon obsession too!
How refreshing! I could dive into a bowl of this right now!
Thanks so much Chung-Ah!
I can just imagine how clean and fresh this would taste! It looks really lovely. I love Limoncello and keep meaning to make a dessert with it, your sorbet seems perfect for it.
And thanks for your kind comment to my blog 🙂 🙂
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No problem Emma! And I also adore limoncello!
This is the perfect hot weather treat! I need to put my ice cream maker to good use!
It is perfection during the hot weather!
Yum! I love lemon, especially in sorbet. So refreshing!
Thanks so much Dorothy! Refreshing indeed!