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Lemon Sorbet

Lemon Sorbet is my go-to dessert on a hot sunny day when I crave something cool, light, and bursting with lemony punch. I love making this during summer weekends. The citrusy lemon flavor and the icy texture truly refresh the soul. Learn to make Lemon Sorbet with the help of step by step pictures.
Prep Time12 hours
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time12 hours 20 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • Add sugar to water and heat it up. Boil till sugar completely dissolves. Switch off and let it cool down.
  • Meanwhile squeeze lemon to extract juice from it. Discard the seeds.
  • Zest a lemon and set aside. Now lemon juice and zest are ready.
  • Once sugar water is completely cooled add lemon juice and lemon zest, give a quick stir.
  • Transfer to freezer safe bowl and freeze it.
  • After 2-3 hours once it starts to freeze, transfer to a mixer and blend it.
  • Do this every 2 hours to get a smooth mixture. The more you blend the more creamier your sorbet will be.
  • Keep blending every one hour for at least 5 times. Then freeze it overnight and scoop out the next day.
  • First it will be hard crystal like to break once you start scooping it will scoop out smoothly.
  • Serve Lemon Sorbet chilled.

Notes

  • If you want a stronger flavor then add more lemon zest. But I would recommend adding less as we are blending the mixture often, with more lemon zest it might give a slightly bitter taste.
  • I used 6 small sized lemons to extract ⅓ cup of lemon juice. It depends on the size of lemons.
  • Blending gives a  smooth texture. The first few times when you grind it will still be transparent and runny, after blending for few more times, it will give a snowy white soft texture. At least blend 4-5 times for a smooth texture.
  • The more you blend the more creamier your sorbet will turn.
  • Freeze the serving bowl for at least 30 minutes so that after the sorbet is scooped into it, it will not melt quickly.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
  • Zest only the yellow part to avoid bitterness.
  • Taste the mixture before freezing and adjust sugar or lemon juice according to your taste.
  • Stays good even for 2 weeks or even more if frozen. But I bet it wouldn't last that long.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Sorbet
Amount Per Serving (150 g)
Calories 137 Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.2g0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 43mg1%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 0.1g0%
Sugar 34g38%
Protein 0.1g0%
Vitamin A 3IU0%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Calcium 4mg0%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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