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Refreshing Watermelon Lime Mint Sorbet

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A quick and easy no-ice-cream-maker sorbet combining sweet watermelon, tangy lime, and fresh mint for a refreshing summer treat.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups (900g) cubed seedless watermelon
  • Juice of 2 medium limes (about 3 tablespoons or 45ml)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (loosely packed, about 10–12 leaves)
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar or honey, adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut about 6 cups (900g) of seedless watermelon into cubes and remove any seeds.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water. Heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves completely (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and add fresh mint leaves, letting them steep for 10 minutes to infuse.
  3. Remove mint leaves from syrup (reserve syrup). Add watermelon cubes, lime juice, and half the mint syrup into a blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 1-2 minutes, scraping down sides if needed.
  4. Taste the sorbet mix and add remaining mint syrup or more sugar/honey if needed. Blend briefly to combine.
  5. Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze. Every 30 minutes, stir vigorously with a fork or spatula to break up ice crystals. Repeat 3-4 times over 2 hours.
  6. Let the sorbet freeze for an additional 1-2 hours without stirring to firm up completely.
  7. Remove from freezer about 5 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Scoop into bowls or glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves or a lime wedge.

Notes

Stirring the sorbet every 30 minutes during freezing is key to avoid icy chunks and achieve a smooth texture. Adjust sweetness based on watermelon ripeness. Over-blending mint can cause bitterness; steep mint in syrup first. If sorbet firms too much, pulse in blender before serving.

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