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Lime Sorbet

Sorbets Desserts

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp fresh lime zest
  • Fresh mint leaves, for garnish, optional

Method

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the water, sugar, and lime juice to a simmer. Stir constantly to help the sugar dissolve.
  2. Once all of the sugar has dissolved, remove the mixture from the heat and cool it to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  3. Stir the lime zest into the sorbet mixture.
  4. Freeze in an airtight container, using a fork to agitate the mixture every hour so it freezes evenly.
  5. Remove from the freezer for a few minute before serving to allow to soften.
  6. If using an ice-cream maker, chill the mixture for at least 2 hours then pour the chilled sorbet base into your ice-cream maker and churn it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

[!TIP] On average, 8 to 10 medium to big limes should yield the necessary juice to fill up 1 cup, but note that some limes are less juicy than others, so you might need slightly more fruit.