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Creamy blueberry lemon sorbet scoops in white ceramic bowl with fresh blueberries and lemon zest garnish

Blueberry Lemon Sorbet

A refreshing and tangy dessert that's perfect for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • Juice of 2 lemons about 1/2 cup
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes
  • 1/4 cup lemon zest optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, until the blueberries have burst and the syrup has thickened slightly.
  3. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until well combined. Add the ice cubes and stir until they are mostly melted.
  5. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes, until it reaches a sorbet consistency.
  6. Transfer the sorbet to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
  7. Serve the sorbet garnished with a sprinkle of lemon zest, if desired. Enjoy your refreshing Blueberry Lemon Sorbet!

Notes

For a more intense blueberry flavor, you can use frozen blueberries instead of fresh. If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the mixture in a shallow container, stirring every 30 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency.