How to Make Strawberry Sorbet

Lighter than strawberry ice cream but at least as flavorful. Makes about 1 qt.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Groceries
• Blenders
• Citrus Reamer
• Ice Cream Makers
• Plastic Food Containers
• Saucepans
• Strainers
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 c. water
• 2 qts. strawberries
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice - freshly squeezed

1. Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes until a syrup forms.
2. Add the strawberries and lemon juice to the syrup.
3. Puree the mixture in a blender.
4. Strain the mixture with a fine strainer. Press on the solids to extract as much juice as possible.
5. Put the mixture in an ice cream maker and freeze.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the sorbet in a covered container. Stir every half-hour so the mixture doesn't freeze into a solid block.