Key Lime Sorbet

Yep, still got an ice cream machine on loan AND key lime juice.  This calls for a sorbet.

Key Lime Sorbet

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1-1/2 cups key lime juice
1 tbsp lime zest

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water then bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat to low and simmer (without stirring) until all sugar is dissolved.  Should take 3-5 minutes.

Cool completely, then refrigerate until ready to use.

Once cooled, mix in key lime juice and zest and combine well.

best key lime juice on the market

no key limes to be had, zested a regular lime instead

yes, it does looks like a pan of grassy water,

but just ignore that and proceed as planned

Turn ice cream machine on and pour in mixture and let "churn" for 25-30 minutes.

will go from liquidy this...

...to solidly that

After you've churned it, you may still need to "finish" it in the freezer.  Scoop into a freezer-friendly container and let it firm up some more.

When it's the consistency you want, serve it up.  If you like face-squinching tartness, you're going to love this.  It tangy and refreshing, just perfect for enjoying on these last hot days of summer.

NOTES

You can substitute any of your favorite citruses in this recipe -- lemon, lime, grapefruit, pink grapefruit, or orange.

What? Mix it with white rum to make a daquiri? Okay, if you insist...toss it in a blender with some extra ice and a shot or two (or three) of rum.  Blend, slurp, enjoy.