Lemon sorbet palate cleanser recipe made with fresh lemon juice and sugar,
(ice cream maker is not required)
Lemon Sorbet, Palate Cleanser Recipe
source: recipe and photograph created by
www.finedinings.com
Recipe Type: sorbet, Italian ice, lemon, frozen dessert
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time:10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
zest of one lemon
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
8 fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Directions
Combine sugar and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil. Add lemon zest (reserve a small amount
of lemon zest for garnish). Cover the pan, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Add freshly squeezed
lemon juice stirring to blend. Strain the sorbet mixture and transfer to a shallow container, cover and freeze until firm.
Remove lemon sorbet from freezer, puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl, cover and freeze again.
When ready to serve this palate cleanser use a melon baller and place 1 to 3 scoops
lemon sorbet in a stemmed glass
or small dessert dish and serve before the Main
Course. Garnish with
reserved lemon zest and mint sprigs.
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Wine
recommendation: Pinot Gris; Chardonnay |
