Spearmint-Lemon Sorbet

(from kylerhea’s recipe box)

“Spearmint is a surprisingly good source of vitamin A, fiber, B vitamins, and iron; lemons are a vitamin C powerhouse. This sorbet is a great choice year-round, because both ingredients are almost always available.”

Source: Real Age recipes/Duane Park Cafe

Serves 6 people

Categories: DESSERTS

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups lemon juice (about 12 lemons)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 medium-large bunch of mint

Directions

  1. Combine the sugar in a saucepan with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until all sugar is dissolved (this is known as simple syrup). Chill for 1 hour.

  2. Meanwhile, pick off the mint leaves and place them in a food processor.

  3. Combine 2 cups of cold simple syrup, the lemon juice, and 1 cup of cold water. Pour mixture over the mint leaves and puree until smooth.

  4. Stir in the lemon zest.

  5. Chill for 1 hour and then process in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer’s directions.

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