When it comes to summer, I think of lemonade and ice cream – two of my favorite things!
This summer, I made my very own version of Strawberry Lemon Sorbet, and let tell you, the batch didn’t even last a week in this house.
It was gone FAST! It’s a good thing it’s super easy to make {easier WITH an ice cream maker, but still something you can make without a gadget!}
Pink Lemonade Sorbet
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cup strawberry lemonade {I made it with Crystal Light liquid water enhancer}
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 TB lemon zest
Instructions
Combine sugar and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sugar dissolves {about 3-5 minutes}
Cool completely.
Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
When cool, add the lemon juice and zest to the sugar water and stir to combine.
Turn the ice cream machine on and pour the mixture into the freezer bowl.
The mixture takes about 25-30 minutes to thicken.
If you are making your sorbet by hand, here’s a great tutorial on Making Sorbet Without An Ice Cream Maker. It’s easier than you’d think {says the girl with the ice cream maker!}
I love this recipe, and it’s certainly a keeper. Everyone loves it and I’m sure you will too!
Hey there! I’m in love with how delicious this looks! I’m doing a post soon on my favorite summer snacks, and if it’s ok with you, I’m going to link to this one! Yum!
This looks AMAZING! I unfortunately cannot have dairy so I always had to go with sorbet and I cannot wait to try this!!! Thanks for posting!
This looks yummy Melanie! I was wondering about using liquid water flavorings in ice cream/sorbet recipes and you answered that question for me. Thanks for sharing!!
Oh my this is just wonderful! It seems like it would taste amazing, not to mention it’s such a pretty light pink 🙂
Looks great! I am visiting from Haven Mavens. I think my kids would love the sorbet! Hope to meet you at Haven!
looking forward to meeting you, as well, Lauren! Thanks for stopping by!
This looks fabulous, Melanie!
Thank you Julie! It’s super delicious!
Mmm … this sounds like the perfect summer treat! Pinned and can’t wait to try it:)