As the summer sun beats down, cool down and indulge in pure refreshment with this simple watermelon sorbet recipe. This vibrant sorbet is more than just a frozen treat — it’s packed with nutrition in every scoop. Over 90% water, watermelon offers a lot of hydration, which helps with proper digestion. It also helps support heart health and immune health thanks to its antioxidants and vitamin C. With a handful of ingredients, you can make this sorbet in 10 minutes before setting it in the freezer. I made this recipe on a sunny Saturday, and it kept me refreshed and satisfied the entire day. Tell us below what you thought of this recipe!
When making this watermelon sorbet recipe, ensure your watermelon looks ripe with no seeds (here’s how to use the leftover rind!) This ensures the smoothest sorbet texture. And if you love watermelon, try these 6 watermelon slushie drinks.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 5 cups (1”) cubes seedless watermelon
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, trimmed, quartered
- 1 Tbs. lime juice
- 1 tsp. grated lime zest
Instructions
PrintLine 9” pan with foil. In pot, mix sugar and 1/4 cup water; bring to a boil. Cook until sugar dissolves, about 1 min.; let cool.
In food processor, puree watermelon, strawberries, lime juice, lime zest and simple syrup. Transfer to pan. Freeze until firm, about 4 hrs. Lift from pan. Cut into 1” chunks. Puree. Return to pan; freeze until firm, about 2 hrs.
Nutrition
- Calories: 118 kcal
- Fat: 0 gram
- Protein: 1 gram
- Carbohydrate: 34 gram
- Fiber: 2 gram
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sugar: 31 gram
- Sodium: 7 mg
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