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Lemon-Mint Sorbet

:  July/August 1994

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


READER'S COMMENT:
"This sorbet is scrumptiously refreshing on a hot day! "
Lemon-Mint Sorbet Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, 3/4 cups each

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Nutrition Profile

Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Gluten free |

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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)

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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.

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

Carbohydrate Servings: 5

Exchanges: 5 other carbohydrate


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Total Time
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Servings
4
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Health & Diet Considerations
Low cholesterol
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Low sodium
Heart healthy
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July/August 1994
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