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Orange Limoncello Sorbet

Want to wow the guests at your next dinner party? Dazzle the crowds with the perfect citrusy palate-cleansing sorbet.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chilling Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings (1 ½ quarts)
Calories: 364kcal
Author: Jessica Mode

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • ¾ cup limoncello
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
  • juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange peel
  • juice of 1 orange (about ½ cup)
  • teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  • Add water, limoncello, granulated sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice, orange peel, orange juice, and fine sea salt to a large bowl. Whisk together until the granulated sugar is fully dissolved.
  • Cover mixture, and set aside in the refrigerator for 3 hours, or up to overnight. The temperature should reach 40 - 42°F (4 - 5°C) during this time.
  • Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions, about 25 - 30 minutes.
  • Transfer sorbet to an airtight container, and allow it to set in the freezer for an additional 3 - 4 hours. Serve in a chilled bowl or martini glass.

Notes

Storage: This sorbet recipe will last 1-2 weeks in the freezer in an airtight container. The longer the sorbet sits, the less prominent the limoncello flavor becomes.
Sorbet isn't freezing: If your sorbet isn't freezing, first, make sure that you have refrigerated the sorbet mixture for at least 3 hours prior to churning it in the ice cream maker. If you've done that, and it still isn't freezing, place the liquid sorbet mixture in the fridge, and allow it to sit overnight. The mixture needs to be fairly cold (around 40-42°F or 4 - 5°C) before you place it in the ice cream machine. Also, depending on the make and model of your ice cream machine, you may need to churn the sorbet for longer than 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 78g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.04mg