Homemade Lime Sorbet is refreshing and delicious. Made with just freshly squeezed lime juice, sugar, and water. Get ready to pucker up!
Sorbet
Sorbet is a frozen treat made with just fruit juice, sugar, and water. It's light and refreshing and this lime sorbet is perfectly tart!
Lime sorbet has a smooth and velvety texture, with a vibrant citrus flavor that invigorates the palate. Serve a small scoop after a rich meal or as a refreshing treat on a hot day.
Sorbet is very similar to sherbet, which has added milk or cream to the mixture. If you're interested in sherbet, be certain to check out this recipe for lime sherbet. Both lime sorbet and lime sherbet are delicious and I enjoy both!
Key ingredients
This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.
- Lime Juice - Use freshly squeezed limes! The bottled stuff just doesn't taste the same!
- Sugar - Granulated sugar. I like my sorbet on the tart side. You can always add a bit more sugar if you prefer it a bit sweeter.
Step-by-step directions
In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.
- Combine lime juice with sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. This may take a few moments.
- Add cold water
- Place in an ice cream maker and churn for 15-20 minutes
- Remove sorbet from churning bowl and place in a freezer for 2-3 hours before serving
Recipe tips
- Make certain the sugar is fully dissolved before adding the water. This can take a few minutes. Just stir and then come back and stir again.
- Use very cold water. The colder the better.
- Make certain your ice cream bowl is fully frozen. Mine takes 12-24 hours to fully freeze.
- You'll need to harden (or freeze) the sorbet once finished churning. You can eat right away, but it will be very soft and will melt quickly.
- Once hardened, the sorbet may be difficult to scoop. Let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping.
- Store in the freezer in a covered container
Frequently asked questions
Sorbet is just fruit juice, sugar and water. Sherbet has added milk to the mixture and ice cream usually begins with a custard made with cream and eggs.
Plan on using your homemade sorbet within a month. The sorbet may turn icy the longer it is stored.
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Lime Sorbet
Equipment
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups lime juice (freshly squeezed from about 12-14 limes)
- 1½ cups sugar
- 2¼ cups water (very cold)
Instructions
- Combine lime juice with sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. This may take a few moments.1¾ cups lime juice, 1½ cups sugar
- Add cold water2¼ cups water
- Place in an ice cream maker and churn for 15-20 minutes
- Remove sorbet from churning bowl and place in a freezer for 2-3 hours before serving
Notes
- Make certain the sugar is fully dissolved before adding the water. This can take a few minutes. Just stir and then come back and stir again.
- Use very cold water. The colder the better.
- Make certain your ice cream bowl is fully frozen. Mine takes 12-24 hours to fully freeze.
- You'll need to harden (or freeze) the sorbet once finished churning. You can eat right away, but it will be very soft and will melt quickly.
- Once hardened, the sorbet may be difficult to scoop. Let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping.
- Store in freezer in a covered container
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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