Description
A refreshing summer dessert that combines the bright flavor of fresh lemons with a smooth and satisfying texture, perfect for cooling down on hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Fresh Lemons (about 6 lemons)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- Pinch of Salt
- Optional: Mint Leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Your Lemons: Wash and zest two lemons, then juice them to yield 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- Create the Simple Syrup: In a pot, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves and let it cool.
- Mix Together: In a bowl, mix the cooled syrup with the lemon juice and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Chill the Mixture: Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
- Freeze the Sorbet: Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Manual Freezing: If no ice cream maker, pour into a shallow dish and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes until fully frozen (about 3-4 hours).
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve in bowls or cones, garnished with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Fresh lemons yield the best flavor; consider sweetener swaps for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sorbet, lemonade, summer dessert, refreshing treat, vegan dessert
