Lemon Sorbet

Prep time: 35 min

Cook time: 10 min

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Description

This classic lemon sorbet is easy to make with fresh lemon juice, zest, sugar, and water for a sweet, tangy, and incredibly refreshing summer treat.

Ingredients

• 1 lemon's peel, finely diced

• 1 cup water

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup lemon juice

• 1/2 cup carbonated mineral water

• 6 strips of lemon zest, for garnish

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.

2 Stir diced lemon peel, 1 cup of water, and sugar together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool.

3 Stir lemon syrup with peel, lemon juice, and mineral water together in a pitcher or bowl.

4 Pour lemon mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Garnish each serving with a twist of lemon peel if desired.