How to Make Watermelon Sorbet
Make use of that extra watermelon this summer by creating some yummy sorbet.
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You Will Need
- 3½-4 lb. watermelon
- 1 c. sugar
- ¼ c. lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. rum
- Food processor or blender
- Ice cream maker
- Dessert bowls
- Toppings
Steps
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Step 1
Cut watermelon
Cut a ripe watermelon into bite-sized pieces and remove the seeds.
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Step 2
Puree
Puree the watermelon in the food processor.
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Step 3
Cook with sugar
Cook 1 cup of the puree with the sugar in a saucepan, over medium heat, until the sugar has dissolved.
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Add the sugar gradually and taste it to judge when the mixture is sweet enough.
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Step 4
Mix the remaining ingredients
Mix the rest of the watermelon puree, the lemon juice, and the rum into the sugar and watermelon mixture.
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Adding alcohol to the sorbet mixture keeps the sorbet from freezing solid and will allow you to serve it easily.
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Step 5
Cover and cool
Cover the saucepan and place the mixture in the refrigerator until it is cold.
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Step 6
Freeze
Freeze the watermelon mixture in the ice cream maker.
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Step 7
Let firm up and serve
Allow the mixture to freeze until firm, not hard -- for at least 2 hours. When it is ready, scoop the sorbet into dessert bowls and enjoy with toppings or all by itself.
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The home ice cream freezer was invented by Nancy Johnson of Philadelphia in 1843.
