How to Make Watermelon Sorbet

Make use of that extra watermelon this summer by creating some yummy sorbet.

Step 1: Cut watermelon Cut a ripe watermelon into bite-sized pieces and remove the seeds.
Step 2: Puree Puree the watermelon in the food processor.
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.
TIP: Add the sugar gradually and taste it to judge when the mixture is sweet enough.
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.
TIP: Adding alcohol to the sorbet mixture keeps the sorbet from freezing solid and will allow you to serve it easily.
Step 5: Cover and cool Cover the saucepan and place the mixture in the refrigerator until it is cold.
Step 6: Freeze Freeze the watermelon mixture in the ice cream maker.
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.
FACT: The home ice cream freezer was invented by Nancy Johnson of Philadelphia in 1843.