Easy Lemon Sorbet Recipe - Only 3 Ingredients!

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An easy recipe for a tangy and sweet no churn lemon sorbet! Ice cream machine instructions included.

By: Ice Cream From Scratch (via Icecreamfromscratch)
Original Publish: Jul 2, 2021
Last Updated: Mar 3, 2026
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Yields: 8

Nutrition Facts

97 Calories
0 grams proteinProtein
25 grams carbohydratesCarbs
0 grams fatFat
Finished Easy Lemon Sorbet Recipe - Only 3 Ingredients!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and sugar, and boil until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute.

  2. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to completely cool.Once cool, stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.

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Chef's Notes



Stirring the lemon sorbet every thirty minutes adds air to the sorbet, making it smoother and easier to scoop.If the sorbet is too firm to scoop, allow it to sit on the counter for 15-20 minutes, or until it softens enough to scoop.If you like it less tart, increase the sugar to 1 ½ cups and decrease the lemon zest to 1 tablespoon.You can use Meyer lemons in this lemon sorbet recipe.Ice cream machine – This lemon sorbet recipes works well in ice cream makers. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for sorbets and then cover tightly and freeze until you’re ready to serve.

Notes

Stirring the lemon sorbet every thirty minutes adds air to the sorbet, making it smoother and easier to scoop.If the sorbet is too firm to scoop, allow it to sit on the counter for 15-20 minutes, or until it softens enough to scoop.If you like it less tart, increase the sugar to 1 ½ cups and decrease the lemon zest to 1 tablespoon.You can use Meyer lemons in this lemon sorbet recipe.Ice cream machine – This lemon sorbet recipes works well in ice cream makers. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for sorbets and then cover tightly and freeze until you’re ready to serve.

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