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 + keller

This refreshing melon sorbet captures the rich, sweet flavor of summer in the perfect frozen treat.

Yield:

6 to 8 servings

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.