Meyer Lemon Sorbet

By SMorrissey

Sorbet is a light, fat-free dessert that is a great alternative to ice cream. Sorbet is easy to prepare and you don’t have to be a celebrity chef to make it. The Meyer lemon creates a smoother, richer lemon sorbet. Here is an easy Meyer lemon sorbet recipe for all to enjoy.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice (8-10 Meyer lemons)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1

Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, remove from the heat, and cool. Combine the syrup with the lemon and zest and pour into the bowl of an ice cream machine. Freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions. After the sorbet is made, transfer to an airtight container. Cover tightly and freeze until ready to serve.
If you do not have an ice cream maker, freeze the sorbet in a tall canister. Freeze for 1 1/2 hours. Remove and stir with a whisk. Return to the freezer and stir about once every hour for about 4 hours. The more times you stir the lighter the sorbet will be.