Fresh Lemon Sorbet
PUBLISHED ON: 05.02.2010
This lemon sorbet is insanely good. More importantly, it is easy to make in your ice cream or frozen yogurt maker.
Fresh Lemon Sorbet
Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1-1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped lemon zest
Directions:
Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. reduce heat to low and simmer without stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 3-5 minutes. Cool completely. This is called a simple syrup, and may be made ahead in larger quantities to have on hand for making fresh lemon sorbet. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
When cool, add the lemon juice and zest; stir to combine. Turn the machine ON, pour the lemon mixture into freezer bowl through the ingredient spout and mix until thickened, about 25-30 minutes.
Enjoy!
Angie's Recipes
It does look very good and easy to make.
Ana Powell
It sounds really delicious.Great photo x
Chef E
I am drooling, and I am here also to inform you, so far we are not bringing you any fresh fish…just nothin' bitten but turtles…OH hey there you go, we can make blog history together!
Joanne
I love lemony frozen desserts. This is a good use for my new ice cream maker…
Unknown
that looks lovely Velva…..real refreshing! I love lemon
Julie
I love lemon sorbet. It has to be my favorite. I made a buttermilk lemon sorbet a while back. Kind of cross between sorbet and ice cream.
Christo Gonzales
I have been wanting to make sorbets lately – I have a melon that is longing for attention – this might just light the fire.
TKW
I'm a sucker for all things lemon! I can't wait until it heats up around here so I can make this.
From the Kitchen
I can't think of a way that I don't like lemons. I can envision sitting on my front porch enjoying your sorbet. It's going into my blog \”cookbook\”. Now, if only I had a lemon tree!Best,Bonnie
tasteofbeirut
That sorbet makes me think of summer days at the pool; can't wait!
ann low
I just made orange sorbet last week and I want to bookmark this. Nice click and yummy!
Jen_from_NJ
Thanks for the great idea! I've always wanted to make sorbet. We are getting a touch of summer weather and this would be just perfect for dessert.
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types
And, I just came home with a pile of lemons!!! I can't wait to try this!
Inspired by eRecipeCards
my palate is cleansed
Alicia Foodycat
Gorgeous! And you could drop a scoop into your mint martini as a grown up dessert!
pierre
yeas and when you have meals with different dish this kind of sorbet is a good break !! Pierre de Paris
Faith
This looks so refreshing and delicious! Perfect for the warm weather we've been having!
Debbi Does Dinner Healthy
Excellent! Now I just have to get an ice cream maker. Boy, would my kids love that! Thanks!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
I have an ice cream maker and would love to try this! I love all lemon desserts.
Carol
I love lemon anything and your sorbet looks delicious and perfect for the warm weather. I'd even have it during the snowy season 🙂
Plain Jane
Finally an excuse to purchase more kitchen gadgets.
Lazaro Cooks
Perfect especially on another scortching Miami day. Would come in handily. Cheers!
Stella
Yum Velva! This is exactly what we need right now. The subtropical hollow is getting hot, so I'm copying this…
Mary Bergfeld
Velva, your photo is just gorgeous. I'm sure your sorbet is as tasty as it is beautiful. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings…Mary
Big Dude
It sure does look refreshing
Julie
I love easy! This will be great this long Phoenix summer!
Lorraine
Reminds me of the lemon slush we used to get after school as kids. I just need an ice cream maker..been thinking about getting one.
Katie @ Cozydelicious
I love lemon sorbet! And it's warm enough to that I want just this sort of refreshing dessert. Yum!
Cool Lassi(e)
Easy and Elegant dish!
teresa
mmm, i love this! it looks so sweet and refreshing!
Sarah
Sorbets are so easy. Thanks for reminding us! I should do this more often. Still haven't made that Mint Martini. It has been too rainy and cold.
Susan Fields
That looks delicious – perfect (almost) summer recipe! 🙂
My Little Space
Oh boy, my favourite ice-cream flavour! Just the perfect timing. It's so hot over here!
chow and chatter
oh wow looks divine I need an ice cream maker
Kim
I'll have two scoops, please:D Looks so refreshing Velva.
Barbara
That look marvelous, Velva. I don't think there is anything fresher than a lemon sorbet! The perfect light ending to a summer meal.
Bob
Looks fantastic, makes me wish I had an ice cream maker. Heh.
Anonymous
refreshing and delish! Thanks for sharing.
LaDivaCucina
Of course La Diva would put this in a martini glass with some vodka for dessert! yummy and refreshing, thanks!
Namitha
I love citrus sorbets…never tried making them at home..got to try your recipe some times 🙂
buffalodick
Nice touch..would taste wonderful with seafood..
Anonymous
I've asked for an ice cream maker for Mother's Day and this sounds perfect! Fingers crossed!
Cathy
I had an ice cream freezer in my hands at Sur La Table this weekend and didn't buy it. I've wanted want for so long and you've reminded me why I need it. Now I have to drive all the way back.
Marguerite
What a luscious treat on a hot summer day! Printing this one out, now! Thanks!
~Lavender Dreamer~
How refreshing! It's hot here in Florida and I am buying lots of limes and lemons! Love the recipe in the post below, too! Happy Spring! ♥
Mikki
Yum. And so simple. Love it!!
Anonymous
This sounds perfectly refreshing at the end of a hot spring day!
Mags @ the Other Side of 50
Such an easy recipe and so fresh sounding. Can't wait to try this when it's scorching hot outside.
La Bella Cooks
I can almost taste the tartness by looking at it. Yummy! Perfect for a warm evening.
Kathleen
Velva, this sounds deliciously refreshing!
Laura in Paris
when i see a good recipe of sherbert, such as yours, i regert having given away my SEB sherbert maker….
figtree
I will be enjoying this recipe all summer lonnnnng with much thanks to you Velva!YUM
Lindsey Frances
Now I just need to get an ice cream maker.
Hungry Dog
Great recipe, great photo.This is going on my list to make!
Unknown
Beautiful, elegant and refreshing. Great job!*kisses* HH
Unknown
We decided we are going to make this recipe this weekend when we have friends over for dinner.
Sook
I want this for dessert tonight!! Yum!
Seasoned & Stirred
Amazing presentation, Velva! Now I have to have sorbet which means I will have to BUY A NEW KITCHEN TOY because I don't have an ice cream or yogurt maker. Darn…lol…woo hoo \\o/ \\o/ \\o/
Unknown
I just love the fresh flavor of sorbet
Chef Fresco
I've never had homemade sorbet! Looks delicious & relatively easy. Thanks!
MaryMoh
Oooh…I really like this. I just bought the other day. It was served in the lemon skin itself. I should try out now. Thanks for sharing.
Tina
Velva – the sorbet is perfect for summer…love it!
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine
thanks for leading me here by visiting my blog I love this sorbet and cant wait to try it I know how refreshing it is just made some pineapple so will try this recipes sounds terrific
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
Wow, only four ingredients? How fabulous! 😀
Gera@SweetsFoodsBlog
Adore this lemony-refreshing sorbet and important: it's easy to do it, big point :)Thanks for stopping by at my blog and cheers, Gera
Robin Sue
I am bookmarking this for sure with the warm weather around the corner, this is perfect. Thanks!
Ingrid_3Bs
We love lemony desserts. I bet this is super refreshing! It's been hot and humid here!~ingrid
The JR
This is one that I'll have to try!