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Lime Sorbet

Lime Sorbet

If you're looking for a refreshing and tangy dessert, try lime sorbet. It's perfect for hot summer days or any time you're craving something citrusy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 scoops
Calories 86 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2¼ cups water
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 zest from 1 lime unwaxed or unsprayed
  • ¾ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 6 tbsp Champagne or sparkling wine optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine 1 cup of the water and the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Grate the zest of the lime into the sugar-water combination and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove from the heat and add the rest of the water. Put in the fridge to chill for either a few hours or overnight.
  • When chilled, remove from the fridge and add the rest of the lime juice.
  • When ready, take it out of the fridge and make it in an ice cream maker according to manufacture's instructions.
  • Serve immediately or put in freezer to chill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scoopCalories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 16IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword sorbet, lime
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