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5-Minute Lemon Sorbet (No Churn) Recipe

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This easy 5-Minute Lemon Sorbet recipe is a refreshing, no-churn dessert made with just three simple ingredients: ice, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice. Perfect for a quick, tangy treat, it blends up smoothly in a high-speed blender and can be enjoyed immediately or frozen for a firmer texture.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 5-6 cups ice (adjust based on preferred texture)
  • 1 ½ cups simple syrup
  • ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (about 5-6 lemons)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Measure out 5 cups of ice, 1 ½ cups of simple syrup, and ¾ cup of fresh lemon juice. Fresh lemon juice ensures the best, brightest flavor.
  2. Blend the Sorbet: Add the ice, simple syrup, and lemon juice into a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth, pausing occasionally to push down the mixture if it gets stuck on the blades.
  3. Adjust Texture: If the sorbet is too thin or slushy, add additional ice in ½ cup increments, blending after each addition until you reach your desired consistency.
  4. Serve or Store: You can serve the lemon sorbet immediately for a soft, slushy treat, or transfer it to a freezer-safe container, cover it, and freeze until it becomes more solid for a traditional sorbet texture.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor; bottled lemon juice may alter the taste.
  • The amount of ice can be adjusted depending on how firm or slushy you want the sorbet texture to be.
  • If freezing after blending, allow the sorbet to soften slightly at room temperature before serving for easier scooping.
  • This recipe is naturally dairy-free and vegan-friendly.