Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia)

A watermelon and lime simple syrup joins frozen watermelon chunks, chamoy, and Tajin to produce this refreshing, frozen Mexican-inspired treat.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 127 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 limes, juiced, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®)
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 7.5 cups seedless watermelon, chopped into chunks, divided
• 4 tablespoons chamoy (Mexican chili fruit condiment), or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place 2 1/2 cups watermelon into a blender and liquefy. Transfer juice to a medium saucepan; add sugar and lime juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool, about 20 minutes. Chill and store simple syrup in a closed glass jar in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Place remaining 5 cups watermelon on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid, about 4 hours.

Step 3

Add frozen watermelon pieces, a few at a time, to the bowl of a food processor and purée. Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the simple syrup mixture, followed by chamoy and chile-lime seasoning; process until smooth. Serve right away or store in an airtight plastic container in the freezer.