Melon Sorbet
This refreshing melon sorbet recipe captures the rich, sweet flavor of summer in the perfect frozen treat.
By Yankee Magazine|Aug 02 2016|
Melon Sorbet
Photo Credit: keller + kellerThis refreshing melon sorbet captures the rich, sweet flavor of summer in the perfect frozen treat.
Yield
6 to 8 servings
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup sugar
5 cups chopped, very ripe honeydew melon or cantaloupe
Zest and juice of 1 orange
Garnish: 6 to 8 whole fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine water and sugar; cook until sugar dissolves. Cool to room temperature and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine melon, orange zest, juice, and sugar mixture. Place half of melon mixture in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Pour into bowl of an ice-cream maker.
Repeat with remaining melon mixture. Then freeze in ice-cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions.
Scoop frozen sorbet into dessert dishes and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
