Cantaloupe Sorbet

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + chilling Process: 20 min. + freezing

Makes

1 quart

Updated: Oct. 03, 2022
"This sorbet was used as a refreshing summer dessert after a hearty meal. Everyone loved it as a palate-cleansing finale to a great dinner." Gena Persons, Severn, MD
Cantaloupe Sorbet Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 cups cubed cantaloupe
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate until chilled.
  2. Place the cantaloupe, lemon juice and sugar syrup in a food processor; cover and process for 2-3 minutes or until blended.
  3. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 4 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 126 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.