Lemon Sorbet

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This Lemon Sorbet is a refreshing homemade treat that’s full of sweet and zesty lemon flavor. It’s the perfect way to beat the heat! The sorbet is surprisingly simple to make, needing just a few basic ingredients and minimal effort. With its perfectly balanced sweet and tart taste, this homemade lemon sorbet is sure to become a favorite for hot days and warm nights.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword lemon sorbet, lemon sorbet recipe

Prep Time 5

Chill Time 6

Total Time 6 5

Servings servings

Calories 201kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

Lemon Simple Syrup

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon zest

Sorbet

1 ½ cups lemon simple syrup
1 cup water
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

Lemon Simple Syrup

Combine granulated sugar, water and lemon zest in a small saucepan. Stir to combine.
1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons lemon zest
Let come just to a simmer over medium heat and stir for a few minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Remove pan from heat and let cool. Optionally, you can strain the mixture over a fine mesh sieve to remove lemon zest but keep in mind the sorbet will have a little less lemon flavor.

Lemon Sorbet

Whisk together the cooled lemon simple syrup, water and fresh lemon juice in a large bowl until combined.
1 ½ cups lemon simple syrup, 1 cup water, ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Transfer mixture to a shallow, freezer safe container with a lid. Cover mixture with plastic wrap and then place the lid on and freeze for 4 to 6 hours, stirring (or whisking when you can) every 30 minutes, until desired consistency is achieved. Make sure to break up any large chunks while stirring for the best consistency and results.
Serve frozen, with a slice of lemon and a fresh mint sprig. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage Information

Store your lemon sorbet in a shallow, freezer-safe container with a lid. Cover the top of the sorbet with parchment paper or plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn. When stored properly, lemon sorbet will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Using an Ice Cream Maker

For a super smooth consistency, consider using an ice cream maker to make this sorbet. Even an inexpensive ice cream maker produces amazing results! After whisking the simple syrup, water, and fresh lemon juice together, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for freezing and churning.

Churn the mixture until it reaches a creamy, sorbet-like consistency, then transfer it to a shallow, freezer-safe container and freeze until solid.

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