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A glass dessert cup with two scoops of lemonade sorbet garnished with lemon slice and fresh mint.
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Lemonade Sorbet Recipe

Lemonade sorbet makes the perfect summer treat that's bursting with vibrant citrus flavors. This easy frozen treat goes 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!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 62mg | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin C: 25.6mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg