Lemon Sorbet Recipe
My easy frozen lemon sorbet comes together in a flash with only five ingredients and is the perfect way to stay cool all summer. It's a delightful blend of tangy sweetness that's bursting with fresh lemon!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 227kcal
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
While it may seem easier to use bottled lemon juice you won't get the same fresh, clean flavor as using fresh lemons. Bottled lemon juice contains ingredients for preservation which change its flavor quite a bit.
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.
You want a very fine texture for the lemon zest which is best achieved by using a microplane. If you don't have one, use the smallest grate hole possible and press lightly to zest the lemon. If it looks too thick, chop it finely with a knife before mixing it in.
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
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 62mg | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin C: 25.6mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg