Lemon Sorbet
4 lemons, zested then juiced
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1 egg white (optional)
fresh mint leaves for garnish
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1 egg white (optional)
fresh mint leaves for garnish
Heat sugar and water in small sauce pan.
Boil for 2 minutes. Set aside and elt cool completely.
Meanwhile zest then juice the 4 lemons.
Add half of the zest to the cooling sugar water (simple syrup).
Add lemon juice to sugar water and whirl in a blender till frothy.
Add egg white to mixture and blend for one more minute.
Place mixture in stainless bowl and freeze.
After 30 minutes stir freezing mixture and then continue to freeze.
When mixture becomes soft and partially solidified.
Place in individual serving dishes,
keep in freezer till ready to serve.
Garnish with remaining lemon zest and mint leaves.
What a treat to have for dessert or a palate cleanser on these hot days.
Boil for 2 minutes. Set aside and elt cool completely.
Meanwhile zest then juice the 4 lemons.
Add half of the zest to the cooling sugar water (simple syrup).
Add lemon juice to sugar water and whirl in a blender till frothy.
Add egg white to mixture and blend for one more minute.
Place mixture in stainless bowl and freeze.
After 30 minutes stir freezing mixture and then continue to freeze.
When mixture becomes soft and partially solidified.
Place in individual serving dishes,
keep in freezer till ready to serve.
Garnish with remaining lemon zest and mint leaves.
What a treat to have for dessert or a palate cleanser on these hot days.
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