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Refreshing Lime Sherbet

Source of Recipe


Southern Living, May 2005






List of Ingredients



• 4 tsp finely grated lime rind (about 1 large lime)
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 3 cups half-and-half
  
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
  
• 1/2 cup water
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  
• Garnishes: Fresh mint sprigs, thinly sliced lime wedges, lime rind strips
  






Instructions



1. Stir together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring until well blended.
   
   
2. Pour lime mixture into freezer container of a 4-quart ice-cream maker; freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
   
   Garnish each serving, if desired.
   
   Makes 5 cups.
   
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   ♦ Refreshing Lemon Sherbet:
   Substitute a large lemon for the lime, and fresh lemon juice for the lime juice. Proceed as directed. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, thinly sliced lemon wedges, and lemon rind strips.