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Watermelon Sorbet

Source of Recipe


Southern Lady (July / August 2008)



List of Ingredients



• 2 cups sugar
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 6 cups seeded and diced watermelon
  
• ½ cup fresh lime juice
  
• 2 Tbsp lime zest
  
• ¼ tsp salt
  
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• Garnish: lime zest, fresh mint
  






Instructions



1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and cool completely.
   
   
2. In the work bowl of a food processor, purée watermelon until smooth. Strain juice through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing solids; discard solids.
   
   
3. In a medium bowl, combine sugar mixture, watermelon juice, lime juice, lime zest and salt. Cover and chill for 4 hours to overnight. Pour mixture into a gel-type countertop freezer. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. (Note: Sorbet will be soft.)
   Transfer to an airtight container. Freeze for 4 hours to overnight. Garnish with lime zest and fresh mint, if desired.
   
   Makes 1½ quarts.