Lemon sorbet is served between dishes and is believed to clean and neutralise the palate. You may also end your course with lemon sorbet in small quantities.

easy and quick lemon sorbet recipe

Lemon Sorbet

A delicious treat to enjoy with the family after a meal
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine South African
Servings 4
Calories 243 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 250 g castor sugar
  • 250 ml water
  • juice of 3 lemons
  • thick pieces of lemon peel
  • lemon zest to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat the water, sugar and lemon peel and bring to a boil.
  • Cook for 3 minutes and leave to cool. Scoop out peel.
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Put in a container and freeze for 90 minutes.
  • Whisk to break up crystals and to incorporate into the mix.
  • Whisk hourly for at least 4 hours or until the sorbet is firm but still scoopable.
  • Keep frozen for up to a month.
  • Serve frozen scoops decorated with fresh lemon zest.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 62gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 1mgSugar: 61gCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
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