Lemon Sorbet

This classic lemon sorbet is easy to make with fresh lemon juice, zest, sugar, and water for a sweet, tangy, and incredibly refreshing summer treat.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 71 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 6 strips of lemon zest, for garnish
• 0.5 cup lemon juice
• 0.5 cup sugar
• 0.5 cup carbonated mineral water
• 1 lemon's peel, finely diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir diced lemon peel, 1 cup of water, and sugar together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool.

Step 2

Stir lemon syrup with peel, lemon juice, and mineral water together in a pitcher or bowl.

Step 3

Pour lemon mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Garnish each serving with a twist of lemon peel if desired.