Lime Sherbet

"Cool and refreshing on hot summer days, great after a large main course."
 
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Ready In:
4hrs
Ingredients:
5
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a small heavy saucepan dissolve the sugar in 2 1/2 cups water, without stirring, over medium heat. When the sugar is dissolved, boil for 5-6 minutes. remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Combine the cooled sugar syrup and lime rind and juice in a measuring cup or bowl. Stir well. Taste and adjust the flavor by adding lemon juice (for tartness) or confectioners sugar ( for sweetness). Do not over sweeten.
  • Freeze the mixture in a n ice cream maker, following maufaturer's instructions.
  • If you do not have an ince cream maker, pour the mixture into a metal or plastic freezer container and freeze until softly set, about 3 hours.
  • Remove from the container and chop coarsely into 3 inch pieces. Place in a food processor and process until smooth. Return to the freezer conatiner and freeze again until ser. repeat this freezing and chopping process 2 or 3 times, until a smooth consistency is obtained,.
  • Serve in scoops.

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  1. Absolutely wonderful on a hot day.
     
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