Watermelon Sorbet
Country Woman
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No ice cream maker is needed to make this easy, 4-ingredient sorbet from Kory Figura of Waverly, Iowa. She does report one problem, however. "We couldn't keep enough watermelon in the house to keep up with the demand!"
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Freezer
TIME: Prep: 35 min. + freezing
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 8 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions:
In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; set aside.
In a blender or food processor, process the watermelon in batches until pureed. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the sugar syrup and lemon juice.
Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish; cover and freeze for 8 hours or until firm. Just before serving, puree watermelon mixture in batches until smooth. Yield: 1-1/2 quarts.