Watermelon Sorbet
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
- Total: 4 hr 25 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Inactive: 4 hr
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
4 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons grenadine
3 fresh mint leaves
1 (3-pound) seedless watermelon
Directions
- In a small saucepan, bring sugar, syrup, lemon juice, grenadine and mint leaves to a boil dissolving the sugar granules. Let cool slightly. Cut the rind off the watermelon and cut into chunks. Puree half of the chopped watermelon in a blender. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a large glass bowl. Repeat with remaining watermelon. Add slightly cooled syrup mixture and mix well to incorporate. Place sorbet into a 2-quart plastic container and freeze for 3 to 4 hours.