Juicy Watermelon Sorbet Recipe
Prep Time:
5 hours, 15 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 6 cups chopped watermelon
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 pinch salt
Directions
  1. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Spread the watermelon cubes onto a lined baking tray in a single layer.
  3. Freeze for 3 to 4 hours, or until fully firm.
  4. About 30 minutes before you are ready to blend the frozen watermelon, add the sugar and ¼ cup water to a small saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Stir for about 5 minutes, until the sugar fully dissolves and the liquid looks clear.
  6. Pour the simple syrup into a separate container to cool for 30 minutes.
  7. Add the frozen watermelon, simple syrup, juice of 2 limes, and salt to a food processor.
  8. Blend for about 5-8 minutes, until the sorbet looks smooth and evenly pink with no large fruit chunks left. It should look like a soft scoop texture at this stage.
  9. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish
  10. Cover and freeze the sorbet for 2 to 3 hours.
  11. Once set, let the sorbet sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping so it softens slightly.
  12. Garnish with lime zest and optional mint before serving.