Lime Sorbet Recipe

A super tangy and refreshing lime sorbet recipe that is simple to make and only uses a few fresh ingredients.

No ice cream maker required, but you can use one if you like to make this limey sorbet recipe.

This lime sorbet is naturally nut-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

Love frozen treats? You might like this Watermelon Sorbet recipe. Pineapple Ice Cream is also simple to make and refreshing.

For a creamier version, make this Lime Sherbet.

WHY YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS LIME SORBET RECIPE

You're going to love this homemade lime sorbet recipe. It’s refreshing, tangy, and it reminds me of a frozen margarita - non-alcoholic, of course.

This lime sorbet recipe uses a few simple ingredients and it's ready in a few short hours

You don't need an ice cream maker to make this lime sorbet recipe, but you can if you like.

INGREDIENTS IN LIME SORBET

Water – Water helps add to the texture and balances out the lime and sugar.

Sugar – Adds sweetness. We haven’t tried this sorbet with a sugar substitute yet. Let us know in the comments if you use a sugar substitute.

Lime Juice – The star of this sorbet! All the flavor.

Lime Zest - For additional flavor.

If you have any questions about the ingredients, please leave a comment below.

HOW TO MAKE LIME SORBET

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and sugar, and boil until the sugar dissolves and it starts to thicken, about 3 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to completely cool.
3. Once cool, stir in the lime juice and lime zest.
4. Pour the mixture into a 9x5 metal baking pan.
5. Freeze until firm (about 4 hours), stirring with a fork every thirty minutes for the first 3 hours. This is important. Don’t skip this step if you aren’t using an ice cream machine.
6. Store covered in the freezer for up to 3 months.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes only.

Please see the printable recipe card below.

HOW TO STORE LIME SORBET

Store this lime sorbet in the freezer in an airtight container (we love these reusable ice cream tubs) with a piece of parchment paper or wax paper pressed on top for up to 3 months.

TIPS FOR MAKING HOMEMADE LIME SORBET

Stirring - Stirring the lime sorbet every thirty minutes adds air to the sorbet, making it smoother and easier to scoop.

Limes - You can use key limes in this lime sorbet recipe.

Tartness - If you like it more tart, increase the lime zest to 2 tablespoons.

Icy Sorbet - If the lime sorbet is too icy, allow it to soften for 20 minutes, add it to a food processor, process and refreeze.

Don’t skimp on the sugar – Sugar not only adds sweetness to homemade sorbets, it also helps with the texture and helps prevent sorbets from being too icy.

Scooping it - If the sorbet is too firm to scoop, allow it to sit on the counter for 15-20 minutes, or until it softens enough to scoop.

HOW TO MAKE LIME SORBET IN AN ICE CREAM MAKER

This lime sorbet recipe works well in ice cream makers. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for sorbets and then cover tightly and freeze until you’re ready to serve.

MORE HOMEMADE SORBET RECIPES:

• Coconut Sorbet
• Strawberry Sorbet
• Lemon Sorbet

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Here are some of our favorite things for making sorbets:

• Glass Mixing Bowls - We love using these glass mixing bowls, but you can use what you like.
• Loaf Pan - You can use any 9 x 13 loaf pan or a shallow pan, but we like this one.
• Ice Cream Scoop - Make sure you have a good ice cream scoop. This is one of our favorites.
• Ice Cream Bowls - You can use any bowl, but we think these are fun.
• Ice Cream Containers - We love keeping a couple of ice cream containers on hand for when we make homemade ice cream.

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