Watermelon Sorbet: 3 Amazing Spectacular Scoops
Refreshing frozen dessert featuring ripe watermelon blended with sugar and lime juice, then frozen into a smooth fruit sorbet.
Ingredients
6 cups seedless watermelon cubes
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Pinch of salt
4 mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
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Blend watermelon cubes until smooth in a blender or food processor.
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Heat sugar and water in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves completely. Cool slightly.
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Combine the watermelon purée, simple syrup, lime juice, and salt in the blender and blend briefly.
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Pour the mixture into a shallow freezer-safe container.
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Freeze for 45 minutes, then stir vigorously with a fork.
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Continue freezing and stirring every 30–40 minutes for about 2–3 hours.
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Once thick and scoopable, freeze for another hour before serving.
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Let the container rest at room temperature for several minutes, then scoop into bowls.
Notes
Stirring during freezing prevents large ice crystals and keeps the sorbet smooth. Mint leaves provide an optional herbal accent.