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Classic Lemon Sorbet
Traditional dish · Italian
A refreshing and classic Italian lemon sorbet, made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, and water, offering a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness.
Ingredients
- Granulated Sugar1 cup
- Water2 cups
- Fresh Lemon Juice1 cup
- Lemon Zest1 tablespoon
- Salt1 pinch
Steps
- 1
In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a simple syrup. Let it cool.
- 2
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest into the cooled simple syrup.
- 3
Chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 4
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a sorbet consistency.
- 5
Transfer the sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-4 hours, or until firm.
- 6
Serve scoops of lemon sorbet in chilled bowls, optionally garnished with a mint sprig or a thin lemon slice.
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