This blissful Watermelon Sorbet can be made with just four ingredients! Its charming sweetness is classy, satisfying, and perfect for dinner parties or relaxing after a long day. The sorbet comes together perfectly with some sugar, water, fresh watermelon, and some lemon juice. You won't forget this incredible dessert once you taste it.

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This blissful Watermelon Sorbet can be made with just four ingredients! Its charming sweetness is classy, satisfying, and perfect for dinner parties or a healthy treat after a long day. The sorbet comes together perfectly with some sugar, water, fresh watermelon, and lemon juice. You won't forget this incredible, easy to make dessert once you taste it.

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If you give my son and daughter anything that has to do with watermelon, they are completely happy to eat it. I am the same way, so I guess you could say that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. 🙂 I never complain because watermelon is so good for them. Check out my article Health Benefits of Eating Watermelon, and you will see why I am happy they love it.

What I love about this Watermelon Sorbet is that it's so cool and refreshing. The texture is fantastic, and we love to eat a bowl after dinner. Check out my Sour Watermelon Vodka Slush and Learn How To Make a Watermelon Martini if you are looking for some grown-up drinks. They are also great after dinner too.

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WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE WATERMELON SORBET?

I wasn't kidding when I said you just need 4 ingredients. If you've never made sorbet before, don't worry because it's a breeze. You will be amazed by how simple it is. Here are the ingredients you will need to prepare it:

Sugar
Water
Lemon Juice
Seedless Watermelon

Kitchen Items Needed:

HOW DO I MAKE WATERMELON SORBET?

STEP 1: PREPARE THE SUGAR MIXTURE AND BLEND INGREDIENTS

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook while stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cool completely. Carefully pour the liquid into the blender. Place the watermelon in the blender over the liquid. Cover the blender and process until the watermelon is completely smooth.

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STEP 2: PREPARE WATERMELON SORBET IN ICE CREAM MAKER, FREEZE AND SERVE

Transfer the watermelon mixture to the bowl of an electric ice cream maker. Make the sorbet according to the manufacturer's directions. When the sorbet consistency is reached, move the sorbet from the ice cream maker's bowl to an airtight freezer container. Freeze until firm. If the sorbet is too icy to scoop, allow to rest on the counter for 5 minutes prior to serving.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SORBET AND SHERBET

If you are like many people, you have been eating them for years without realizing they aren't the same thing. Both of them are made with fruit and sugar. But sherbet also has some type of cream to make it a tad bit creamier. However, sherbet isn't as creamy as ice cream would be. Sorbet can have a creamy texture as long as you use the correct ratio of sugar and fruit together. If you use less sugar, you will find that the sorbet turns out more icy than creamy, but still has fabulous flavors.

CAN I ADD ADDITIONAL FRUIT TO THE SORBET?

Yes, if you want to make a variety of flavors, you can add additional fruits to the sorbet. Don't go over 4 cups of total fruits for the one batch, or it won't turn out properly. Strawberries, raspberries, cantaloupe, honeydew, or anything else you enjoy would be a great option. Just pick something that tastes good with watermelon, and you will be all set.

HOW LONG DOES HOMEMADE SORBET LAST?

Typically this homemade watermelon sorbet will last up to one month in the freezer. It needs to be kept airtight the entire time for best results. It will last longer than one month, but you will notice more ice crystals form after that, so it may not be as appealing. My recommendation is to just give it a taste and see if it's still good.

SO TELL ME…

Have you ever made a homemade sorbet before? What's your favorite fruit to add to cold desserts? Do you prefer desserts that are more fruity or chocolatey?

Thank you so much for stopping by. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below. Have a great week!

Watermelon Sorbet

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Freezer Time: 6

Servings:

Calories: 116kcal

Equipment

Ice Cream Maker

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
½ cup water
¼ cup lemon juice
3 to 4 cups seedless watermelon cut into chunks

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar and lemon juice. Cook while stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cool completely.
Carefully pour the liquid into the blender.
Place the watermelon in the blender over the liquid.
Cover the blender and process until the watermelon is completely smooth.
Transfer the watermelon mixture to the bowl of an electric ice cream maker. Make the sorbet according to the manufacturer's directions.
When the sorbet consistency is reached, move the sorbet from the ice cream maker’s bowl to an airtight freezer container.
Freeze until firm.
If the sorbet is too icy to scoop, allow to rest on the counter for 5 minutes prior to serving.