Desserts, Vegetarian

Mint & Lemon Sorbet

Cooking method:

Ninja Ice Cream Maker NC300
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total time: 24h 45 mins
  • Skill Easy
  • Serves 4 people

Allergies

Tip: Allergy Advice

This dish contains the following allergens: Dairy

Ingredients

  • 150ml water
  • Large handful mint
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves for mix in
  • 140g icing sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp semi-skimmed powdered milk
  • 1 tsp pectin
  • 200ml lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

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Method

  • Step 1

    Boil the water in a saucepan over medium heat, then remove from heat and add the handful of mint. Cover and leave to infuse for 15 minutes

  • Step 2

    Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard the mint. Add the sugar, honey, powdered milk and pectin to the infusion, then return saucepan to medium heat and allow to boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally

  • Step 3

    Stir in lemon juice then pour sorbet base into the tub and place in an ice bath

  • Step 4

    Once cool, place storage lid on tub and freeze for 24 hours

  • Step 5

    Remove tub from freezer and remove lid from tub. Place tub in outer bowl, install paddle onto outer bowl lid, and lock the lid assembly on the outer bowl. Place bowl assembly on motor base and twist the handle right to raise the platform and lock in place

  • Step 6

    Select SORBET

  • Step 7

    Once processing is complete, use a spoon to create a 4cm-wide hole that reaches the bottom of the tub. Add the chopped mint and lemon zest to the hole and process again using the MIX-IN program

  • Step 8

    Once processing is complete, remove sorbet from tub and serve immediately