Key Lime Sorbet

Packs a puckering punch!  Like The Little Red Hen, I picked the limes.  Made the simple syrup.  Squeezed out the juice. This sorbet was mine.  I ate it and enjoyed every tart drop.  Perfection in an icy lump.

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Key Lime Sorbet

an adapted version of

Lemon Sorbetto

from The Ciao Bella Book of Gelato & Sorbetto

Simple Syrup

makes 1 1/3 cups

1 cup of filtered water

1 cup sugar

~Combine water and sugar in medium saucepan

~ heat on medium high heat

~ whisk and bring to a boil

~ reduce heat to medium 

~ continue to whisk and simmer 4 minutes until sugar is dissolved

~ remove from heat and cool

~ place in a Pyrex and refrigerate at least 1 hour

An easy recipe to double or triple

Key Lime Sorbet

3/4 cup key lime juice (adjust for tartness or lack of)

1 recipe of simple syrup

1T key lime zest

splash of vodka

~ whisk all ingredients together

~ make according to ice cream makers instructions