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Lemon sorbet
( Sorbetto al limone )

Authentic Italian recipe

Lemon sorbet. I show you the traditional recipe of lemon sorbet as we Italians are used to do. It is a delicious dessert you can serve after a fish-only dinner or lunch. It can be refreshing to eat a sorbet during a summer afternoon as a snack too. Lemon sorbet can be also served after a fish dish, waiting for the following meat dish in a typical full menu, Italian style.

difficulty: easy

time: 20 minutes

calories: 152 (kCal)

Ingredients / Serves 6

  • 200g (7 ounces) sugar
  • 3 lemons
  • 500ml (1 pint - 2 cups) water
  • A liqueur glass of grappa (Italian liqueur)
Difficulty:
easy recipe
Time:
preparation: 10 minutes
plus cooling time
cooking: 10 minutes
total: 20 minutes
How many calories in a serving?
Calories: 152 (kcal) 8 % - 637 (kJ)
Protein: 0.1 (g) 1 % GDA
Total fat: 0.0 (g)
Total carbohydrate: 33.5 (g) 13 % GDA
Sugars: 33.5 (g) 38 % GDA

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Lemon sorbet recipe

Preparation and cooking

  • - Make a syrup with water, sugar and a lemon zest, cut into thin strips.
  • - Let it get cool.
  • - Then add 3 lemon juice and grappa. Stir very well.
  • - Transfer it into an ice-cream freezer, 20 minutes.

Just before serving

  • - Serve at once or preserve in the freezer.

Note

Tips

  • - You can serve this sorbet at the end of a lunch or a dinner: use a small cup for every guest.
  • - On the contrary use a champagne glass if served between fish and meat dish.