Easy Refreshing Watermelon Sorbet
A simple, quick, and refreshing watermelon sorbet made with just a few wholesome ingredients, perfect for hot summer days and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (mostly freezing time)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (about 600 grams) diced seedless watermelon, chilled
- 2 tablespoons (about 30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar (or honey/agave syrup as substitute)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup by combining sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until sugar dissolves, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Cut watermelon into chunks, remove seeds if necessary, measure about 4 cups, and chill in the fridge.
- In a blender or food processor, combine chilled watermelon chunks, cooled simple syrup, fresh lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend on high until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm. Stir every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours for a creamier texture.
- Scoop sorbet into bowls or cones. Let sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Notes
Let the simple syrup cool completely before blending to avoid melting the watermelon. Stir the sorbet every 30 minutes during freezing for a smoother texture. Let sorbet soften at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving for easier scooping. Frozen watermelon can be used if fresh is unavailable; thaw slightly before blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 0.1
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 0.6
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