Simple Lemon Sorbet

LucyA1
LucyA1 @cook_2888670

Emphasis on the simple. Try to buy unwaxed lemons to avoid any changes in the flavour of the rind or else scrub the lemons. A recipe I tried from from a book for the first time. I plan to make it again after a bit more information on the science behind the dessert.

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Ingredients

540 mins
  1. 4lemons
  2. 1egg white (raw - avoid if health contraindicates consumption)
  3. 200 g (7 oz/1 cup)caster (superfine) sugar, plus extra for coating rind to decorate

Cooking Instructions

540 mins
  1. 1

    Put the sugar in a pan and pour in 300 ml cups water. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar has just dissolved.

  2. 2

    Using a vegetable peeler (I did not have it so I used a fine grater), pare the rind thinly from two of the lemons and put in a pan. Simmer for 2 minutes, then take the pan of the heat. Leave to cool then chill.

  3. 3

    Squeeze all the juice from the four lemons and add it to the syrup. Strain the syrup into a shallow freezerproof container, reserving the rind. Freeze for 4 hours, until it is mushy.

  4. 4

    Process the sorbet in a food processor until it is smooth. Lightly whisk the egg white with a fork until it is just frosty (used an electric mixer). Replace the sorbet in the container, beat in the egg white and return to the freezer for 4 hours, or until it is firm.

  5. 5

    Cut the reserved lemon rind into fine shreds and cook in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain, then place on a plate and sprinkle with sugar. Scoop the sorbet into bowls or glasses and decorate with the sugared lemon rind.

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