Limone (Lemon Sorbetto)

Limone (Lemon Sorbetto)

Bright, tart, and refreshing — this Sicilian-style lemon sorbetto is the palate cleanser of the gods.

Time45 min
DifficultyEasy
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Ingredients

  • 01250ml fresh lemon juice (about 8 lemons)
  • 02Zest of 4 lemons
  • 03400ml water
  • 04220g caster sugar
  • 05Pinch of fine salt

Method

  1. 1

    Combine water and sugar in a saucepan. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves to form a simple syrup.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

  3. 3

    Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt.

  4. 4

    Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Churn in an ice cream maker for 20–25 minutes until firm.

  6. 6

    Freeze for 1 hour. Serve in hollowed-out lemon shells for theatre.

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