Refreshing Watermelon Sorbet
A simple, light, and refreshing homemade watermelon sorbet perfect for cooling down on hot summer days. Made with just watermelon, sugar, lime juice, and water, this sorbet is silky smooth and bursting with fresh flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 900 grams or 2 pounds)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 30 ml)
- ½ cup water (120 ml)
- Optional: a handful of finely chopped fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup by combining ½ cup water and ½ cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Remove the rind and cut about 6 cups of watermelon into cubes, removing any seeds if present.
- Place the watermelon cubes in a blender. Add the cooled simple syrup and 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Optional: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl to remove pulp and fibrous bits, pressing with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Optional: Stir in finely chopped fresh mint leaves.
- Pour the sorbet base into a freezer-safe container, spreading evenly. Cover and place in the freezer.
- Every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours, remove the sorbet and stir vigorously with a fork or whisk to break up ice crystals.
- After stirring a few times, let the sorbet freeze solid for an additional 2 hours or until firm.
- Remove from the freezer about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy.
Notes
Stir the sorbet every 30 minutes during the first 2 hours of freezing to prevent large ice crystals and ensure a smooth texture. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. If sorbet freezes too hard, let it soften for a few minutes before scooping. For a twist, add finely chopped mint or other herbs. Consume within 2-3 days for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (125 ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.6
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