Best Citrus Melon Sorbet Recipes

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LEMON SORBET



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Whether you serve it in chilled bowls or scoop it into cut lemon halves, this creamy four-ingredient sorbet is both sweet and tart. It makes a delightfully refreshing finish to any meal. -Goldene Petersen, Brigham City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
3/4 cup lemon juice
Optional: Cookie cups, lemon wedges and additional lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes. Cool completely. , Stir in lemon zest and juice. Fill cylinder of ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. , Transfer sorbet to a freezer container, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours. If desired, serve in cookie cups with lemon wedges and top with additional lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MELON SORBET



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 4h45m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound, 5 ounces diced watermelon, muskmelon or honeydew
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons vodka
9 ounces sugar, approximately 1 1/4 cups

Steps:

  • Place the melon in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Add the lemon juice, vodka, and sugar and process for another 30 seconds. Place the mixture into the refrigerator until the mixture reaches 40 degrees F; depending on the temperature of your ingredients and refrigerator, this could take 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Pour the chilled mixture into the bowl of an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer the sorbet to an airtight container and place in the freezer for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

WATERMELON SORBET



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There are no bad watermelons, but how can you improve your chances for a ripe, delicious one? The cheater's answer is to buy them at a farm stand or a farmers' market, where not only are they likely to be tastier but will also come with a seasoned pro to help. If you're in the grocery store, you might have to get a little rough: put your ear close and slap the side of the watermelon. If it makes a hollow sound, you're in business.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 4

a small watermelon
1/2 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cut a small watermelon into small chunks (discarding the rind), and freeze them. When they're frozen, put them in a food processor with 1/2 cup yogurt, 2 tablespoons sugar and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Process until just smooth, being careful not to let it become watery. Transfer to a shallow glass or ceramic dish, and freeze for at least an hour.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 298, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 23 milligrams, Sugar 60 grams

GREEN MELON WITH LIME AND LEMON SORBET



Green Melon with Lime and Lemon Sorbet image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 honeydew melon, quartered and seeded
1 lime
A handful mint leaves, chopped
1 pint lemon sorbet

Steps:

  • Dress the melon quarters with lime zest, lime juice and mint. Fill each boat with a small scoop of lemon sorbet and serve.

MELON SORBET



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I've learned a lot about making sorbets from Jacquy Pfeiffer, the founder and dean of student affairs at the French Pastry School in Chicago. He taught me to use a small amount of corn syrup - about 5 percent of the weight of the fruit - to prevent the sorbet from developing ice crystals. A very small amount of honey will also work. I asked him what the least sugar I could get away with is, and he said it depends on the fruit, but as a general rule he uses 15 to 20 percent sugar. I decided to factor the corn syrup and honey into that weight, and my sorbets were beautiful, with great texture. You can use yellow or green melon for this as long as it's really ripe and sweet.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 4h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup water
65 grams (about 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon) sugar
33 grams (about 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons) corn syrup
680 grams (1 1/2 pounds) peeled diced ripe cantaloupe, honeydew or similar yellow or green-fleshed melons (about 1 medium melon)
1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
Pinch of salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • In a blender, purée the melon with the sugar solution and remaining ingredients until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Chill a container in the freezer. Blend the mixture for 30 seconds with an immersion blender, then freeze in an ice cream maker following the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to the chilled container and place in the freezer for 2 hours to pack. Allow to soften in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 96, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 22 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams

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