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Easy Watermelon Sorbet in Your Ice Cream Maker

A refreshing and light dessert made with pureed watermelon, simple syrup, and a touch of lemon juice, churned to perfection in an ice cream maker.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cups watermelon cubed with seeds removed
  • 3/4 cup cups water
  • 1/2 cup cups granulated sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons tablespoons lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Combine water, sugar, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a saucepan. Dissolve sugar, bring to a boil, then simmer for 3 minutes. Let cool.
  2. Blend cubed watermelon and cooled simple syrup until smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness with additional lemon juice if needed.
  4. Chill puree if required, then freeze in ice cream maker according to instructions.
  5. Enjoy immediately or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to two weeks.

Notes

For a softer texture, let the sorbet rest at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.