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Lemon sorbet in a bowm

Lemon Sorbet Recipe

A refreshing sorbet made from fresh lemons.
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Course: Dessert
Keyword: lemon, sorbet
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Freeze time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • cups caster sugar
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • cups water
  • 2 Tbsp vodka or similar white spirit

Instructions

  • Whisk sugar, lemon zest, and salt in a large bowl until combined.
  • Add lemon juice, water and vodka and beat until mixed through.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until thoroughly chilled. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Scoop into a container and freeze until hard - about 2 hours.