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Sorbet scooped into a small dish with a slice of lemon and lime.

Lemon Lime Sorbet Recipe

Melissa
This sorbet is a great way to cool down or refresh your palate after a rich meal. Made with just water, sugar, and citrus fruit, this sorbet couldn’t be easier to make!
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling/Freezing Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 -8 servings
Calories 276 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 ½ cups lemon juice
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest

Instructions
 

  • Important pre-step: make sure that your ice cream maker’s canister has been frozen for at least 12-24 hours prior to churning. It’s completely frozen when you shake the canister and there is no sound of sloshing of liquid.
  • Make the simple syrup by dissolving the sugar in the water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  • Once cooled to room temperature, add the lemon and lime juice and whisk in the citrus zest. Store in the base in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
  • Once the base is chilled, assemble your ice cream maker. Then pour in the chilled sorbet base and churn according to your ice cream maker’s instructions. This usually takes about 25-30 minutes or it begins to resemble a thick smoothie.
  • Pour the churned sorbet in a freezer-safe container. Press parchment paper to the surface of the sorbet, then cover with plastic wrap or an airtight lid. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, allow to sit at room temperature for a few minutes for easier scooping.

Notes

Storage:
  • Use a freezer-safe container such as a loaf pan or reusable ice cream container.
  • If your container has a non-stick coating, line the pan with parchment paper prior to adding your sorbet to avoid scratching the coating when you scoop out the sorbet later.
  • Press parchment paper or plastic wrap directly on the surface before sealing it with an airtight lid or a few layers of plastic wrap and/or aluminum foil.
  • Consume your within two weeks for best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 68gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword spring, summer
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