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Amalfi Lemon Sorbet

Amalfi Lemon Sorbet is a light and refreshing Italian-inspired dessert made with just three simple ingredients: lemon, water, and sugar. It's dairy-free, easy to make, and perfect for keeping ready in the refrigerator. The recipe lets the fresh lemon flavor shine without adding too much. Serve it as a palate cleanser between meals or as a cool dessert on hot summer days. It tastes great year-round too.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup water plus more if needed
  • 1 cup agave syrup or sugar or sweetener of your choice

Method
 

  1. To prepare the lemon shells for serving, cut off a thin slice from the tip of each lemon, about one-fourth of its length. Keep the tips aside. You will need them later.
  2. Carefully juice the lemons, making sure the shells stay intact. Keep the juice aside to use later.
  3. Use a small spoon to scoop out any leftover pulp. Rinse the shells under water and pat them dry.
  4. In a blender, combine the lemon juice, water, and agave syrup (or sugar). Blend until well combined and smooth. Transfer the mixture to another container and chill for 4 hours, or until it is icy.
  5. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn until it reaches a sorbet-like consistency.
  6. Add a scoop of sorbet to each lemon shell. Add another scoop on top if you want the lemon shells to look fuller. Repeat with all the lemon shells.
  7. Top each lemon shell with the lemon tip you cut in Step 1 and a few mint leaves.