Watermelon Sherbet

Name: Watermelon Sherbet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1/2 gallon
Ingredients: 8 cups seeded chopped watermelon; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1/2 cup cold water; 2 cups whole milk

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling Process: 20 min./batch

Yield 1/2 gallon

Test Kitchen Approved

Refreshingly sweet and pretty in pink, this watermelon sherbet is surprisingly simple to make at home. It’s a treat on hot summer days, when watermelon is in peak season.

Ingredients

8 cups seeded chopped watermelon
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups whole milk

Directions

In a large bowl, combine watermelon, sugar and lemon juice. Chill for 30 minutes; place half in a blender. Blend until smooth; pour into a large bowl. Repeat with the other half; set aside.
In a saucepan, cook and stir gelatin and water over low heat until gelatin dissolves. Add to watermelon mixture; mix well. Stir in the milk until well blended.
Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions. Serve immediately or freeze and allow to thaw before serving, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 120 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.