Lemon Sorbet
Lemon Sorbet delivers a bright, tangy burst of citrus with a clean, refreshing finish. Fresh lemon peel and juice are blended with a light syrup and a splash of mineral water for a lively texture and flavor. Serve this chilled treat after a meal or on a warm day when you want something light and zesty.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon Sorbet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Stir the diced lemon peel, 1 cup of water, and sugar together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove from the heat and let it cool.
- 4
Stir the lemon syrup with peel, lemon juice, and mineral water together in a pitcher or bowl.
- 5
Pour the lemon mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes.
- 6
Garnish each serving with a twist of lemon peel if desired.
- Calories 75.21 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 19.77 g 7%
- Total Fat 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 9.83 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.49 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 18.81 g --
- Added Sugars 1.65 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 1.63 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 22.74 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 4.26 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Lemon Sorbet is a French dessert recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Lemon Peel, Lemon Juice, Sparkling Mineral Water, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 75.21 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon Sorbet?
- It is a French recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is Lemon Sorbet made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Lemon Peel, Lemon Juice, Sparkling Mineral Water, Sugar, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Lemon Sorbet?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lemon Sorbet?
- About 45 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 75.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon Sorbet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Lemon Sorbet healthy?
- Lemon Sorbet has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 75.21 calories and 0.08 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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