Desserts Recipes - Key Lime Sorbet Recipe

Ingredients

SERVES 4

• 275g/10oz granulated sugar

• 600ml/1pt water

• Grated zest of 1 lime

• 175ml/6fl oz fresh lime juice

• 25g/1oz icing sugar

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Method:

1. In a small heavy-based saucepan, dissolve the granulated sugar in the water, without stirring, over a medium heat.

2. When the sugar has dissolved, boil the syrup for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.

3. Mix the cooled sugar syrup and lime zest in a bowl. Stir well. Add the lime juice and stir in the icing sugar.

4. Freeze the mixture overnight in the freezer in a shallow container.