Cashew Free Classic Lemon Sorbet

Bright, bracingly tart, and refreshingly simple, this lemon sorbet is the kind of frozen dessert that feels both elegant and effortless. It's built from just a handful of pantry staples — sugar, water, fresh lemon juice, and a little zest — so there's no mystery about what's going into it. That simplicity is actually the whole point: no dairy, no nuts, no complicated mix-ins, just pure citrus flavor that tastes like sunshine in a bowl. The technique is straightforward too, starting with a quick lemon-zest syrup that gets strained and chilled before hitting the ice cream maker, which gives the finished sorbet that smooth, scoopable texture you'd expect from a good gelato shop. A pinch of salt in the base might seem like a small detail, but it sharpens the lemon flavor in a way that makes every bite pop. Whether you're serving it as a palate cleanser between courses or scooping it straight from the freezer on a hot afternoon, this is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.

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