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Lemon Sorbet

Ingredients

  • 2 whole lemons
  • 500 g water
  • 200 g sugar
  • 30 g cornstarch
  • 50 g dextrose
  • 360 lemon juice

Instructions

  • Using a peeler, peel two whole lemons. We don't want the white part, just the yellow part.
  • In a pot, pour 500g of water over the lemon peels.
  • Place the pot on the stove and bring the water to a boil. Once it boils, turn off the heat, cover the pot with a lid, and let it steep for an hour.
  • After an hour, strain off 400g of the lemon-infused water and discard the lemon zest.
  • In a pot, combine the strained lemon water, sugar, cornstarch, and dextrose.
  • Place the pot on the stove and start mixing the ingredients continuously.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil while continuing to stir. Allow it to boil for about a minute to ensure the cornstarch is fully cooked.
  • Once cooked, pour the lemon base into a container and refrigerate it overnight to cool/
  • The next day, juice your lemons to obtain approximately 360g of lemon juice. Strain the lemon juice to ensure it's smooth and pulp-free.
  • Mix the chilled lemon base with the strained lemon juice. Ensure they are thoroughly combined.
  • Pour the combined mixture into your ice cream machine and follow the manufacturer's instructions for churning.
  • After churning, for optimal texture and flavor, transfer the sorbet to a lidded container and place it in the freezer.
  • Allow the sorbet to set in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour before serving.