Juicy Watermelon Sorbet

ingredients

• servings: 8
• 3 cups water
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 4 cups cubed seeded watermelon

recipe

preparation time: 10 mins cook time: 10 mins ready time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• heat water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally. allow to cool. place watermelon in a blender or food processor. blend until smooth. whisk watermelon, lime juice and syrup together in a large bowl. cover and chill in the refrigerator.
• pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions until it reaches "soft-serve" consistency. transfer sorbet to a one- or two-quart lidded plastic container; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal. for best results, sorbet should ripen in the freezer for at least 2 hours or overnight.