Gluten-Free Lemon Sorbet
Two full cups of fresh lemon juice give this churned sorbet its sharp, bright flavor, with a simple syrup and lemon zest rounding it out. It churns in an ice cream maker and firms in the freezer into a smooth, icy dessert.
At a glance: This easy desserts recipe yields 4 servings in about 4h 55m (15 min prep, 5 min cook). It uses 4 ingredients — including fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar or agave nectar, water — and walks through 4 steps. Updated . Browse more desserts recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Lemon Sorbet: When preparing this desserts recipe, always ensure that all ingredients, especially sugar and any pre-packaged items, are gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination. Even trace amounts of gluten can be problematic for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Lemon Sorbet: This recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains, relying on simple, pure ingredients for its delightful flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Tips & Notes
- Zest the lemons before you juice them, since a whole fruit is far easier to grate. Take only the yellow layer; the white pith underneath turns the sorbet bitter.
- Chill the lemon syrup base until it is cold before it goes into the ice cream maker. A warm base takes longer to churn and freezes with larger ice crystals.
- Let the frozen sorbet sit on the counter for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping. With only sugar, water and lemon juice, it freezes very firm after the 2 to 4 hours in the freezer.
Common questions
How long does Gluten-Free Lemon Sorbet take?
Gluten-Free Lemon Sorbet takes about 4 hours 55 minutes, including resting time: 15 minutes to prep and 5 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Lemon Sorbet with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Lemon Sorbet?
Check fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar or agave nectar, water before they go into Gluten-Free Lemon Sorbet. Always ensure that all ingredients, especially sugar and any pre-packaged items, are gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination. Even trace amounts of gluten can be problematic for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
How should leftover Gluten-Free Lemon Sorbet be stored?
Chill the lemon syrup base until it is cold before it goes into the ice cream maker. A warm base takes longer to churn and freezes with larger ice crystals.
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