Lime Sorbet

A community recipe by sweetjaw

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Introduction

Refreshing and tangy...its perfect 4 a summer get together. This recipe serves 8.

Ingredients

Serves: approx 8-10 people

1½ cups sweet lime juice
5 cups water
2½ cups granulated sugar
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 grated lemon zest

Method

Lime Sorbet is a community recipe submitted by sweetjaw and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

Dissolve sugar in water over medium heat, without stirring. continue to simmer till you get a syrup of one-string consistency.

take off heat and add the rest of the ingredients.

Freeze till semi-set (around 3 hours) and churn in food processor.

Return to freezer and churn again once set. Re-freeze. Repeat the above step once more.

Decorate with lime rind, and serve up in scoops.

Additional Information

You could also use an ice cream maker for the above. just follow the manufacturer's instructions. It seems like a lot of work, but is actually very simple to follow and the slushy, creamy delight is the perfect alternative to low- cal ice cream :)