Description
An easy watermelon sorbet that has only 3 ingredients. This refreshing dessert is the perfect way to enjoy the taste of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups of watermelon, (about 4 pounds) peeled and cut in into chunks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 lime, zested and juice to equal 2 tablespoons lime juice and 2 teaspoons lime zest.
Instructions
- At least 18 hours before, place the ice cream maker insert in the freezer to freeze.
- Peel and cube watermelon to equal 6 cups of melon cubes.
- With a zester, remove the zest from the lime. Cut the lime in half and remove the juice.
- Place the watermelon chunks in a blender and pulse until smooth, about 30 seconds. It may be easier to do this in batches.
- Place a mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the blended watermelon into the strainer. Use a spoon to press the fruit pulp in order to get as much liquid out of the melon. When the pulp is dry and no longer yields any liquid, discard it. The strained watermelon juice will be thin and watery.
- Stir the sugar, lime juice, and zest into the watermelon juice until the sugar has dissolved.
- Place the freezer insert on the base of the ice cream maker and attach the paddle.
- Pour in the watermelon mixture and turn on the motor. After 20 minutes the sorbet should be finished.
- If a firmer texture is desired, transfer the sorbet to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1-2 hours.
- Serve and enjoy.
