Watermelon and Lime Sorbet
About the recipe
This naturally sweet and zesty sorbet blends juicy seedless watermelon with fresh lime juice and a light sugar syrup, creating a cool and refreshing treat.
Perfect for warm days, and suitable for people with kidney disease. Enjoy as a light dessert or snack.
This recipe is suitable for everyone with kidney disease, if you have diabetes, then this recipe should be eaten as a treat. To reduce the carbohydrate so that it has less impact on blood glucose levels, substitute caster sugar with granulated Splenda.
Nutrition Per Serving
Ingredients Serves 8
- Vegetables & Fresh Produce
- 1.8 kg Watermelon, seedless
- 2 pieces Lime, juice
- 1 pieces Mint, to serve
- Bakery / Other
- 1 cup Caster sugar
- 1 cup Water
Method
Step 1
Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar has dissolved completely. Remove and cool completely
Step 2
Remove the skin from the watermelon and cut it into chunks. Place into the bowl of a food processor along with the lime juice and cooled syrup. Process until smooth.
Step 3
Transfer into a freezer-safe container. Cover with cling film and freeze for 2 hours. Remove from the freezer and return to the food processor. Process until it forms a puree.
Step 4
Spoon back into tray. Cover and refreeze for another 2 hours. Repeat once more. Freeze sorbet until completely frozen.
Step 5
To serve, remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving.
Top Tips:
- Watermelon sweetness will vary from season to season. Increase or decrease the lime juice accordingly. Taste and adjust after the first processing.
- Select a deep large dish that is approx. 4-5 cm high.
- Freezing times will vary depending on your freezer.
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