Lemon Sorbet by @millsandbuns

20 min

4 servings

🍬

100 g

Caster sugar

💧

460 ml

Water

🍋

2 lemons

Lemon zest

🍋

120 ml

Lemon juice

  1. Measure
    • lemon zest

    Zest 2 whole lemons and squeeze enough lemons to measure 1/2 cup (120 ml) lemon juice.

  2. Add
    • caster sugar
    • water
    • lemon zest

    Add 100 g caster sugar, 1/2 cup (120 ml) water, and all lemon zest to a saucepan.

  3. Heat
    • caster sugar
    • water
    • lemon zest

    Heat the syrup over medium heat and stir until the sugar fully dissolves, about 3 to 5 minutes.

  4. Cool
    • caster sugar
    • water
    • lemon zest

    Remove the lemon syrup from the heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes.

  5. Blend
    • caster sugar
    • water
    • lemon zest

    Blend the cooled lemon syrup with 1/2 cup (120 ml) lemon juice and the remaining 1/2 cup (120 ml) water until smooth.

  6. Strain
    • lemon zest

    Strain the blended liquid through a fine-mesh strainer to remove zest and pulp solids.

  7. Pour
    • caster sugar
    • water
    • lemon juice

    Pour the strained lemon mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze until completely solid, about 4 hours.

  8. Blend
    • caster sugar
    • water
    • lemon juice

    Blend the frozen lemon cubes until they become smooth and have a sorbet-like consistency.

  9. Transfer
    • caster sugar
    • water
    • lemon juice

    Transfer the blended sorbet to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2 to 3 hours until firm enough to scoop.

Lemon Sorbet by @millsandbuns

20 min

4 servings

🍬

100 g

Caster sugar

💧

460 ml

Water

🍋

2 lemons

Lemon zest

🍋

120 ml

Lemon juice

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Zest 2 whole lemons and squeeze enough lemons to measure 1/2 cup (120 ml) lemon juice.

    🍋lemon zest
    🍋lemon juice
    🍋citrus zester
    🍋citrus juicer
    🥄measuring cup

  2. Step 2/9

    Add 100 g caster sugar, 1/2 cup (120 ml) water, and all lemon zest to a saucepan.

    🍬caster sugar
    💧water
    🍋lemon zest
    🍲saucepan
    ⚖️measuring scale
    🥄measuring cup

  3. Step 3/9

    Heat the syrup over medium heat and stir until the sugar fully dissolves, about 3 to 5 minutes.

    🍬caster sugar
    💧water
    🍋lemon zest
    🍲saucepan
    🥄spoon

  4. Step 4/9

    Remove the lemon syrup from the heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes.

    🍬caster sugar
    💧water
    🍋lemon zest
    🍲saucepan

  5. Step 5/9

    Blend the cooled lemon syrup with 1/2 cup (120 ml) lemon juice and the remaining 1/2 cup (120 ml) water until smooth.

    🍬caster sugar
    💧water
    🍋lemon zest
    🍋lemon juice
    🥄measuring cup

  6. Step 6/9

    Strain the blended liquid through a fine-mesh strainer to remove zest and pulp solids.

    🍋lemon zest
    🍋lemon juice
    🧺fine-mesh strainer

  7. Step 7/9

    Pour the strained lemon mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze until completely solid, about 4 hours.

    🍬caster sugar
    💧water
    🍋lemon juice
    🧊ice cube tray

  8. Step 8/9

    Blend the frozen lemon cubes until they become smooth and have a sorbet-like consistency.

    🍬caster sugar
    💧water
    🍋lemon juice

  9. Step 9/9

    Transfer the blended sorbet to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2 to 3 hours until firm enough to scoop.

    🍬caster sugar
    💧water
    🍋lemon juice
    🫙freezer-safe container

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Sweeteners, Liquids, Fruit, Citrus

Ingredients

Caster sugar, Water, Lemon zest, Lemon juice

Notes

Water (for the syrup), Lemon zest (zest of two whole lemons), Lemon juice (pulp also works)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Soy-Free

Calories

102 kcal

Macro nutrients

Carbohydrates: 26g, Sugars: 25g, Fiber: 0.2g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 0g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 32mg, Calcium: 6mg, Magnesium: 3mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 10mg, Folate: 3mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

5 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

citrus zester, citrus juicer, measuring cup, measuring scale, saucepan, spoon, fine-mesh strainer, ice cube tray, freezer-safe container

Appliances

Blender, Stove, Freezer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert

Occasions

Summer, Hot Weather, After Dinner, Italian-Themed Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Amalfi Coast

Various

Aspect

Texture

Smooth, Icy, Scoopable, Refreshing

Flavors

Lemony, Citrusy, Tangy, Sweet, Tart

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

freezer

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 0 min (Do not store at room temperature because the sorbet will melt.), fridge : 30 min (Only refrigerate briefly while preparing; it will soften and melt.), freezer : 14 days (Store in an airtight freezer-safe container.,Press parchment paper directly onto the surface to reduce ice crystals.,Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping if very firm.)