Refreshing Watermelon Sorbet

So, I’ve been bad with keeping this updated. Sorry!

Since it’s been so hot out, the ice cream maker has been getting a lot of use. I’ve made kiwi sorbet, raspberry sorbet, and orange sherbet before now (yes, I will upload the recipes and pictures soon…).

Tonight, I decided upon watermelon sorbet. Why? Well, because a) I was inspired by one of the desserts at the Fourth of July party I attended last week, b) I happened to have a massive watermelon all to myself, and c) because it’s HOT outside.

 

So, without further ado…

• 6-7 cups/cubed watermelon
• 1 cup/water
• 1 cup/sugar
• juice of two limes

 

Puree the watermelon, and add in the lime juice (add more to taste if desired). Strain through a mesh strainer to eliminate the pulp and seeds. Boil the water and sugar together, and simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Mix it all together, then chill for an hour or so. Pour chilled mixture into an ice cream maker, et voila! 

Kiwi Sorbet!

My mother went to Costco today, and asked if I wanted anything. I said tropical fruit. She said kiwi or melon, and I said kiwi, because I had a sudden thought of how delightful a kiwi sorbet would be. I know, weird, but whatever. My ideas became a reality during the season finale of glee (*tear* was that final Finchel moment not sooooo sad????), and can easily become a reality for you too! All you need is kiwis, lemon juice, water, sugar, a freezer, and a food processor. Et voila!

Peel and slice 7 kiwis. Lay out on a baking sheet and freeze (I put a layer of parchment paper on the baking sheet so they wouldn’t stick). When frozen…
Put 1/2 cup sugar in food processor, and blend for 30 seconds. Keep blending, and add slices, a few at a time. Once all the kiwi is fairly blended, add 1 tbsp (ish) of lemon juice and two tbsp (ish) of cold water. Blend until smooth, or until you deem it finished to your satisfaction. Dish into bowls, and eat right away. I garnished with a mint sprig and a few raspberries, which ended up being tasty additions.