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Lime and Watermelon Sorbet
By Andy | March 31, 2009
Lime and Watermelon Sorbet
Serves 4
Prep time : 10 minutes
Cooking time : 10 minutes
Freezing time : up to 5 hours
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Ingredients
1/2 cup caster sugar.
750 grams watermelon, chopped.
1 teaspoon rind of lime, grated finely.
1/4 lime juice.
2 egg whites, lightly beaten.
Method
Place a saucepan over medium heat, and add sugar and 1 cup warm water.
Cook, stirring for 5 minutes, until sugar dissolves.
Leave to simmer, without stirring for 10 minutes until syrup thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Add watermelon to the bowl of a food processor, or blender.
Process until smooth.
Strain through a fine sieve, into a large bowl.
Discard the pulp.
Add cooled syrup, lime rind and lime juice, and stir to combine.
Pour into a dish or pan 3cm deep and 20 x 30 cm base.
Cover and freeze for 1 to 2 hours, until almost firm.
Place mixture into the bowl of a food processor or blender and add egg whites.
Process until smooth, but not melted.
Pour mixture into a loaf pan 6cm deep and 11.5 x 21.5cm base.
Cover and freeze for at least 3 hours, until firm.
Serving
Scoop into large margarita glasses, and serve with slices of lime.
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