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

Makes 4 servings, 3/4 cups each

ACTIVE TIME: 25 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 2 hours (including freezing)

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

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)

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 INFORMATION: Per serving: 308 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 80 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 9 mg sodium; 146 mg potassium.


Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (30% daily value), Vitamin A (19% dv), Iron (15% dv).


5 Carbohydrate Servings