Lemon Sorbet and Sherbet – 6 Healthy and Easy Homemade Desserts
Lemon sorbet ("sorbet di limon") or sherbet is a refreshing dessert available as a drink or light ice cream. It's easy to make at home, without any special equipment, using just a few readily available ingredients.
The sherbet is delicious, aromatic, and invigorating, loved by both adults and children. It's also healthy. Because the ingredients aren't boiled during preparation, the sorbet retains its vitamin C, making it a welcome addition not only in hot weather but also during cold and flu season.
In this collection, I'll share the process for making lemon sorbet using the classic recipe, as well as several interesting variations using gelatin, egg whites, and honey.
The Easiest Lemon Sorbet Recipe
Lemon sorbet is a wonderfully refreshing treat that's sure to please both kids and adults. What's more, you don't need an ice cream maker to make it. You can make it at home using common kitchen utensils. I offer the simplest lemon sorbet recipe with photos and detailed instructions.
To make lemon sorbet, use fresh lemon juice. Using bottled concentrates won't give you the refreshing citrus flavor and aroma you need.
Video: Lemon and Banana Sorbet
Lemon and banana sorbet is not only refreshing but also quite nutritious. Plus, the banana adds extra flavor and aroma to the finished dish. No one will refuse such a treat!
If you're itching to make lemon-banana sorbet, be sure to watch this video. The recipe's author explains and demonstrates every step of creating this ice cream at home: from boiling the syrup and squeezing the lemon juice to garnishing the finished dish. She also suggests adding Schweppes or any other lemon drink to the sorbet for an extra zing!
Lemon sorbet with gelatin
If you're craving something tart and refreshing, this sorbet recipe is just the thing. It features lemon and fresh herbs for the perfect flavor and aroma, along with Tarkhun sparkling water for a pleasant salty finish and moderate sweetness.
Ingredients
- Carbonated water "Tarragon" - 350 ml
- Water - 200 ml
- Zest of one lemon
- Lemon juice - 90 ml
- Sugar - 100 g
- Fresh mint leaves - 10 g
- Instant gelatin - 1 tbsp.
Cooking time: 5-6 hours
Servings: 5-7
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1
Pour sugar into a saucepan.
Step 2
Add lemon zest.
Step 3
Pour in the water. Place over high heat and, stirring, bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Finely chop the mint leaves and add them to the syrup. Cover the container and let it steep for 30-40 minutes.
Step 5
Strain, removing the mint leaves and zest from the liquid.
Step 6
Pour the syrup back into the saucepan and heat.
Step 7
Add gelatin and stir. Remove from heat.
Step 8
Add lemon juice and tarragon. Mix the ingredients thoroughly with a spatula or spoon.
Step 9
Place the bowl in the freezer for about an hour, until the mixture begins to thicken. Remove and whisk thoroughly until smooth. Place the bowl back in the freezer. Remove after 30-40 minutes and stir thoroughly again. Repeat this process until the mixture becomes lighter in color and more crumbly.
Step 10
This is what lemon sorbet with gelatin looks like!
Italian Lemon Sherbet Recipe
Refreshing and beloved, lemon sorbet is a wonderful way to cool off in the summer heat. This delicacy is both refreshing and invigorating, and it's quite easy to make at home. Adding a little alcohol to the sorbet makes it even more interesting.
Ingredients
- Lemon - 6 pcs.
- Water - 500 ml
- Powdered sugar - 350 g
- Egg white - 1 pc.
- Vodka (optional) - 100 ml
Cooking time: 4-5 hours
Servings: 10
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1
We peel the lemon.
Step 2
Squeeze out the lemon juice and strain it through a sieve.
Step 3
Add water to lemon juice.
Step 4
Place the lemon zest into a saucepan.
Step 5
Pour in the liquid mixture.
Step 6
Add sugar. Mix well. Heat until the sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
Step 7
Strain the mixture through a sieve and put it in the freezer.
Step 8
Beat the egg whites with a mixer until they form a stable white mass.
Step 9
Add to the main mass.
Step 10
Continue cooling. Every 30-40 minutes, remove the mixture from the freezer and stir well. Repeat several times. When the mixture reaches the desired consistency, add vodka (optional). Divide into portions and serve.
Lemon and honey sorbet
I offer another simple, easy-to-follow, and quick recipe for lemon sherbet. It's made with just three ingredients, no sugar, and no ice cream maker. This makes this sherbet even healthier and more affordable.
Ingredients
- Lemon - 3 pcs.
- Water - 200 ml
- Honey - 3 tbsp.
Cooking time: 4-5 hours
Servings: 5-7
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1
Peel the lemons and cut into large pieces. Place in a blender. Puree. Strain.
Step 2
Add honey and water to the lemon juice. Heat until the honey dissolves.
Step 3
We strain the mass through a sieve.
Step 4
Pour into ice cube trays and freeze for 3-4 hours until completely set.
Step 5
Transfer the set sorbet to a blender and blend.
Step 6
The crushed sherbet is ready to use.
Step 7
Using an ice cream scoop, form balls and transfer to the ice cream bowls.
Lemon Sherbet Refreshing Drink Recipe
In this recipe, I'll show you how to make a delicious and healthy Turkish lemonade. This drink quenches thirst and refreshes in the heat, and it's also rich in vitamin C, which can help fight colds. Thanks to its exquisite taste and aroma, "Lemon Sherbet" will become the king of non-alcoholic drinks at any holiday table. Plus, Turkish lemonade is incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
- Water - 2 l
- Lemon - 1 pc.
- Orange - 1 pc.
- Sugar - 200 g
Cooking time: 2-3 hours
Servings: 10
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1
Prepare the required amount of ingredients. Boil the water and let it cool.
Step 2
Add sugar to the water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 3
Grate the zest from half an orange and a whole lemon.
Step 4
Add the zest to the sweet water.
Step 5
Squeeze the juice from the lemon and orange.
Step 6
Mix well and pour into bottles. Refrigerate the lemonade for 2-3 hours to allow it to infuse and cool.
Step 7
The lemonade is ready. Shake it well again in the bottle and strain it through a fine sieve into a pitcher. Pour into a glass, garnished with a lemon wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve.
Now you know how to make a delicious and healthy lemon sorbet. Have you ever made this treat? Share your thoughts in the comments.
