Homemade Lime Sorbet Treats
Bright, tangy, and incredibly refreshing, this homemade lime sorbet delivers a smooth, scoopable texture with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for hot days or a zesty palate cleanser.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh lime juice freshly squeezed and strained
- 1 tablespoon lime zest finely grated
- 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup optional, helps prevent iciness
- 1 tablespoon vodka optional, improves scoopability without taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Make a simple syrup: Add sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Zest and juice limes to yield 1.0 cup lime juice. Strain out pulp and seeds for a smoother sorbet.
- Whisk cooled syrup with lime juice, lime zest, salt, and if using, corn syrup and vodka. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until cold, about 1 hour.
- Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions until thick and softly frozen.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container, press parchment onto the surface, and freeze until firm, 2 to 4 hours.
- Scoop and serve. If too firm, let rest at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.
Notes
No-churn method: Pour the chilled mixture into a shallow pan and freeze, scraping and stirring with a fork every 30 minutes until smooth and icy, 3 to 4 hours. For a tarter sorbet, add up to 0.25 cup extra lime juice and adjust sweetness to taste.