Dairy Free Classic Lemon Sorbet

Bright, bracingly tart, and impossibly refreshing, this lemon sorbet is the kind of frozen dessert that makes you close your eyes on the first bite. It's built entirely from pantry staples — sugar, water, fresh lemon juice, and a little zest — so there's no dairy anywhere in the picture, not even hidden in a stabilizer or a creamy base. That makes it a genuinely effortless choice for anyone avoiding milk products, because the recipe simply doesn't call for them; the clean, icy texture comes from the fruit and the churn alone. Steeping the zest in the simple syrup before straining it out is a small step that pays off big, layering in a floral citrus depth that straight juice can't deliver on its own. The overnight chill option means you can prep the base ahead and let the ice cream maker do the work whenever you're ready. Scooped straight from the freezer, it's the kind of effortless, elegant finish that works after a heavy dinner or on a sweltering afternoon — no compromise required.

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