Fresh Honeydew Sorbet with Lime and Black Pepper
4.73 Ratings
hope.thurman
Test Kitchen-Approved
- Serves
- one quart
In the past few days, spring has come alive in Los Angeles. The scent of new gardenias perfume Bel-Air and purple tulip magnolias are to be seen blooming every day around the UCLA campus. This sorbet is a breath of fresh air.
Ingredients
- 1 perfectly ripe honeydew melon
- Juice of 3 limes
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- a pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
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Directions
- Step 1
Halve and de-seed the melon. In a blender, combine the honeydew, juice of the limes, salt and pepper. Puree until very smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Step 2
Over a stove, combine the water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Pour in the melon puree and heat until just combined. Chill well.
- Step 3
Freeze mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturers instructions. Once frozen, allow to harden overnight, or at least 12 hours.