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Refreshing Light Spring Sorbet

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A quick and easy homemade sorbet with fresh citrus and mint, perfect for spring and summer. This light, refreshing dessert uses just five simple ingredients and can be made with or without an ice cream maker.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) fresh citrus juice (mix of lemon and lime, about 4 lemons and 3 limes, juiced)
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar (organic cane sugar preferred)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (packed, gently bruised)
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Juice about 4 lemons and 3 limes to get approximately 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh juice. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves completely (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Add 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves to the warm syrup, bruising leaves gently to release oils. Let steep for about 15 minutes.
  4. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove mint leaves. Let syrup cool completely.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the fresh citrus juice, cooled mint simple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Adjust sweetness if needed.
  6. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes according to manufacturer’s instructions. If no ice cream maker, pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze, stirring vigorously every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours to break up ice crystals.
  7. Once churned or stirred to smoothness, cover and freeze for at least 2 more hours to firm up.
  8. Let sorbet sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or a thin slice of citrus.

Notes

Use fresh citrus juice for best flavor. Fully dissolve sugar to keep sorbet smooth. Bruise mint leaves to release oils. If no ice cream maker, stir sorbet every 30 minutes while freezing to prevent ice crystals. Store in airtight container to avoid freezer burn. Let sorbet soften 5 minutes before serving for best texture.

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