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Published: Jul 10, 2023 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Lime Sorbet

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Lime sorbet in a glass dish.

Homemade Lime Sorbet is refreshing and delicious. Made with just freshly squeezed lime juice, sugar, and water. Get ready to pucker up!

Scoops of sorbet in a bowl with a lime wedge.
Table of Contents
Sorbet
Key ingredients
Step-by-step directions
Recipe tips
Frequently asked questions
More delicious homemade sorbet
Lime Sorbet

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

Freshly cut limes on a board.

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

How to make it

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
Combining sugar and lime juice together.
Churning sorbet in an ice cream maker.

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

What is the difference between sorbet, sherbet and ice cream?

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.

How long will lime sorbet last in the freezer?

Plan on using your homemade sorbet within a month. The sorbet may turn icy the longer it is stored.

More delicious homemade sorbet

  • Lemon Sorbet
  • Raspberry Sorbet
  • Apricot Sorbet
  • Watermelon Sorbet
A glass dish filled with sorbet.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

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Scoops of sorbet in a bowl with a lime wedge.

Lime Sorbet

Kathy
A delicious tart sorbet made with just three simple ingredients.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Hardening 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 126 kcal

Equipment

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  • Ice Cream Maker
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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 water
    2¼ 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.1mg
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I'm Kathy, a busy working mom who loves to cook from scratch, grow a garden, and raise farm animals. Take a look around and find all my recipes, gardening tips, and country living antics.

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