Delight in Alton's homemade melon sorbet recipe, a refreshing treat bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh melons.

Course: Sweets

Keyword: Dairy-Free, Desserts, Frozen, Fruit, Healthy, Melon Sorbet, Summer, Vodka

Melon Sorbet

Name: Melon Sorbet
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 285 min
Ingredients: 1 pound diced watermelon, muskmelon, or honeydew; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoons vodka; 1 1/4 cups sugar

ACTIVE TIME: 15

TOTAL TIME: 4 45

Yield: 1

Photo by Lynne Calamia

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Software

1 pound diced watermelon, muskmelon, or honeydew
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons vodka
1 1/4 cups sugar

Specialized Hardware

Food processor

Ice cream maker

ACTIVE TIME: 15

TOTAL TIME: 4 45

Yield: 1

Procedure

Place the melon in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Add the lemon juice, vodka, and sugar and process for another 30 seconds. Place the mixture into the refrigerator until the mixture reaches 40ºF; depending on the temperature of your ingredients and refrigerator, this could take 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Pour the chilled mixture into the bowl of an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer the sorbet to an airtight container and place in the freezer for 3 to 4 hours before serving.