Lemon-Mint Sorbet

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From EatingWell:  July/August 1994

Inspired by a favorite family mint julep recipe, this sorbet can be served as dessert or as an intermezzo course.

4 servings, 3/4 cups each | Active Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours (including freezing)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup chopped fresh mint
• Zest of 1 lemon, removed with a vegetable peeler
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup lemon juice, (4-6 lemons)

Preparation

1. Combine sugar, mint and lemon zest in a large glass measuring cup or medium bowl. Pour boiling water over the sugar mixture, stirring to dissolve. Let steep for 20 minutes, then strain through a fine sieve into a bowl. Stir in lemon juice. Chill until cold.
2. Pour into the canister of an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions. (Alternatively, freeze the mixture in a shallow metal cake pan until solid, about 6 hours. Break into chunks and process in a food processor until smooth.)

Nutrition

Per serving : 308 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 80 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 9 mg Sodium; 146 mg Potassium

5 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 5 other carbohydrate