Make lemon sorbet for your next summer gathering, striking the perfect balance between tart and sweet. Serving this delightful dessert in hollowed-out lemon shells adds a fun and whimsical touch!
The Perfect Balance of Sweet and Tart
Lemon sorbet is an intriguing dessert that can be both sweet and tart. It starts with a sweet flavor, but the lemon’s sour punch comes through for a refreshing finish. A small serving is perfect for cleansing the palate and satisfying a sweet tooth or your love of tangy citrus. Either way, it’s a treat you can’t resist.
Boil the Lemon Peel for Lemon Sorbet
To enhance the vibrant lemon flavor, boil the lemon peel. This technique infuses the sorbet with an intense, zesty kick, creating the sensation of sipping a tall, icy glass of lemonade. Serve this fun treat with wooden ice cream spoons for a nostalgic experience.
Use an Ice Cream Freezer
For a perfect texture, use an ice cream freezer — preferably a countertop freezer. The mixing in the freezer helps develop a soft-serve-like consistency. If you happen to have any leftovers, simply store them in the freezer. Just keep in mind that the texture may become snow-packed after a second freeze and needs refreshing.
Refreshing Lemon Sorbet
You can refresh leftover lemon sorbet stored in the freezer. First, let it sit out on the counter until it is soft. Then, return it to your ice cream freezer and churn it until it is frozen again. The texture should be perfect again!
Serve Lemon Sorbet in a Creative Way
Make lemon cups to serve the sorbet. First, find the flattest end of a large lemon. This will be the bottom of the cup. Then, on the other end, slice off one-third of the lemon. Clean the “cup” by removing all the lemon pulp and juice. If the cup doesn’t sit upright, level the bottom by slicing off a little. Be cautious not to cut off too much of the end, or the cups may leak. For added chill and to help keep the sorbet cold and prevent leaks, freeze the cups.
Enjoy this sweet-and-sour lemon sorbet that not only pleases the palate but also elevates your summer celebrations!
Other Lemon Recipes You Might Like
If you love this lemon sorbet, try some other delicious lemon recipes. Each of these treats showcases the bright flavors of lemon in its unique way, perfect for any occasion.
Sweet and Sour Lemon Sorbet
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 lemon's zest
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup sparkling mineral water
Instructions
- Cut off the peel of a lemon. (Be careful not to cut into the white pith just below the zest.) Try to cut large pieces to make it easier to remove them from the lemon syrup mixture later.
- Add 2 cups water and sugar to a saucepan; stir. Drop in the lemon peel.
- Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely. Then remove the lemon peel.
- Add the lemon juice and sparkling water to the cooled lemon syrup and gently mix. Pour into an ice cream freezer and freeze, following the manufacturer’s instructions.