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Lemon
Sorbet
recipe and
photograph by www.finedinings.com
best
time to serve this sorbet?
always
before a main entree.. it's a palate cleanser!
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
zest from one lemon
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Mint sprigs, garnish
In a small saucepan bring to boil the sugar and water whisking to dissolve the sugar.
Remove from heat, add the lemon zest (reserve a small amount for garnish) and lemon
juice, cover and freeze.
Puree in a food processor until smooth and freeze again.
When ready to serve
make 1 to 3 small round sorbet balls with a melon baller. Serve in a stemmed glass or small serving dish
as a refreshing palate cleanser before the main course. Garnish with lemon zest, mint sprigs and serve.
You could also serve lemon sorbet with a
gourmet salad or
as an amuse bouche
on a Chinese spoon with fresh fruit... very
gourmet!
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