How to Make Watermelon Sorbet

Watermelons vary in size, so the yield of this recipe is likely to as well. Try using 1/4 of a large melon. Serves four.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Groceries
• Blenders
• Ice Cream Makers
• Saucepans
• a 3 1/2- to 4-lb. piece of watermelon
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp. Sambuca

1. Cut the melon into 1-inch-thick semicircular slices. Chop the flesh coarsely.
2. Discard the seeds from the melon. Puree.
3. Heat 1 c. puree with the sugar over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Add the remaining puree, lime juice and Sambuca.
5. Cover and chill the mixture until cold.
6. Freeze the mixture in an ice cream maker.
7. Cover the sorbet with plastic wrap and freeze at least 6 hours.