Lemon Mint Sorbet

LEMON MINT SORBET

Lemon mint sorbet is an ideal treat on a hot summer day. I just bought a new toy – Ice Cream, Sorbet, and Frozen Yogurt making device – and came with my own version of refreshing Lemon Mint Sorbet. Of course, I made it Low Glycemic 🙂 If you have an ice cream maker, follow the instructions for preparing this dessert. If you don’t, see the TIP at the bottom of this page.

Ingredients:

• 2 cup water
• 1.5 cup pure fructose
• 4 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 cups lemon juice
• 1 cup lemon-flavored seltzer water, no sugar added
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice from ½ lemon
• 1 inch of Ginger root chopped  

Keep aside 2 tbsp of lemon zest and 2-3 tbsp of chopped mint to add to a sorbet at the very end.

Directions:

• Combine the first two ingredients with 2 tbsp of the lemon zest in a saucepan, and cook until fructose is fully dissolved.
• Remove, and let cool for 30-40 minutes.
• Add other ingredients, keeping aside the rest of the lemon zest and 1-2 tbsp of chopped mint.
• Mix all together and refrigerate for several hours, or overnight.
• Filter the chilled mixture through a fine-mesh strainer.
• Turn on your ice cream maker, and pour the mixture into a previously frozen freezer bowl.
• Let mix for 15-20 minutes, and then add the rest of the lemon zest and mint, and mix for 3-5 more minutes.

The texture of a sorbet should be similar to the texture of mashed potatoes (which following the low glycemic lifestyle we don’t eat 😉

• Transfer the sorbet to an airtight container, and freeze for several hours or overnight.
• Garnish with mint leaves and berries of your choice before serving.

TIP: If you do not have an ice cream maker, you can transfer the mixture to a pyrex baking pan. Cover it tight, and freeze until firm (about 2 to 3 hours). Stir it with a fork every half hour.

Weight Loss Help

• Fructose has a very low Glycemic Index (20) versus a high Glycemic Index of sugar (100)
• Fructose is a natural product and tastes like sugar, even better
• Please pay to choose close attention to the ingredients of seltzer water. It should be sugar and high fructose syrup-free.
• I used 100% lemon juice from concentrate. You can definitely choose using freshly squeezed lemon juice; just consider having enough lemons for getting 2 cups of juice.
• When garnish, avoid using cookies, chocolate chips, or any syrup.

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