Lemon Sorbet

I made this A+mazing Lemon Sorbet this past weekend. I found the simple recipe over at Allrecipes.com and made a few adaptations. This sorbet is of course dairy and gluten free. The egg whites give it a creamy and fluffy texture and the addition of the grated peel enhance the lemony flavor. This is a low cal and simple dessert to polish off any summer meal. The egg whites are optional.

Lemon Sorbet adapted from Allrecipes.com

Ingredients

1 lemon’s peel, finely diced using a food processor

1  cup water

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup fresh lemon juice, juice about 2 lemons

1 teaspoon lemon extract

2 egg whites

Directions

1. In a saucepan, stir together the diced lemon peel, 1 cup of water and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool.
2. In a pitcher or bowl, stir together the lemon syrup with peel and lemon juice.
3. Beat egg whites with a hand mixer until soft peaks form about 2 minutes. Fold into lemon mixture.
4. Pour into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Garnish each serving with a twist of lemon peel.