Ginger Free Classic Lemon Sorbet
Bright, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this lemon sorbet is the kind of frozen dessert that feels both effortless and impressive. It's built on a short list of pantry staples — sugar, water, fresh lemon juice, and a little zest — so there's nothing hidden in the ingredient list to worry about. Many store-bought sorbets and flavored frozen treats sneak in unexpected spices or botanical extracts, but making it from scratch puts you completely in control. The process is straightforward: a quick simple syrup, a long chill, and a spin in the ice cream maker delivers that pale, scoopable texture you'd expect from a good gelato shop. Pressing the zest through the strainer pulls out every bit of citrus oil before it's discarded, giving the base a clean, concentrated lemon flavor without any bitterness. The result is a silky, dairy-free frozen treat that's as stunning served in a chilled bowl as it is scooped straight from the container.
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6 servings
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 3 lemons)
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6–7 lemons)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar, water, and lemon zest in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes. Do not let the syrup boil vigorously — remove it from the heat as soon as the sugar is clear.
- 2
Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or measuring cup, pressing on the zest to extract its oils, then discard the zest. Stir in the lemon juice and salt.
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