How to make homemade watermelon sorbet
Making homemade watermelon sorbet is easier than you think.
It’s such a refreshing treat that is perfect for any hot summer day. This sorbet is also great for those who are lactose intolerant or allergic to dairy. Just make sure to prepare it a day in advance so it has time to freeze.
Watermelon sorbet recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 to 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into chunks
Instructions
- Cut up the watermelon and remove all seeds.
- Puree in a blender or food processor.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar and lemon juice. Cook while stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cool completely.
- Carefully pour the liquid into the blender.
- Place the watermelon in the blender over the liquid.
- Cover the blender and process until the watermelon is completely smooth.
- Transfer the watermelon mixture to the bowl of an electric ice cream maker. Make the sorbet according to the manufacturer’s directions.
- When the sorbet consistency is reached, move the sorbet from the ice cream maker’s bowl to an airtight freezer container.
- If you don’t have an ice cream machine, pour the mixture onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and freeze until set. Break it up and blend in the food processor or blender until smooth. Freeze and blend again for an ultra smooth consistency.
- Freeze until firm.
- If the sorbet is too icy to scoop, allow to rest on the counter for 5 minutes prior to serving.
Let me know how your watermelon sorbet came out! You can always serve with a fresh mint leave or add fresh berries on top if you are feeling extra fancy.
Homemade watermelon sorbet
Ingredients
- • 1 cup sugar
- • ½ cup water
- • ¼ cup lemon juice
- • 3 to 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into chunks
Instructions
• Cut up the watermelon and remove all seeds.
• Puree in a blender or food processor.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar and lemon juice. Cook while stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cool completely.
• Carefully pour the liquid into the blender.
• Place the watermelon in the blender over the liquid.
• Cover the blender and process until the watermelon is completely smooth.
• Transfer the watermelon mixture to the bowl of an electric ice cream maker. Make the sorbet according to the manufacturer's directions.
• When the sorbet consistency is reached, move the sorbet from the ice cream maker’s bowl to an airtight freezer container.
• If you don’t have an ice cream machine, pour the mixture onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and freeze until set. Break it up and blend in the food processor or blender until smooth. Freeze and blend again for an ultra smooth consistency.
• Freeze until firm.
• If the sorbet is too icy to scoop, allow to rest on the counter for 5 minutes prior to serving.
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