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Watermelon Sherbet

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"The flavor of watermelon comes through beautifully in this homemade sherbet recipe." — TerryWilson

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Original recipe makes 1 quart Change Servings

4 cups diced seedless watermelon
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 dash salt

1/4 cup cold water
1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup chilled heavy cream

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Directions

Combine the watermelon, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a large mixing bowl; stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Blend the mixture in a blender until smooth; return to the bowl.
Pour the cold water into a saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water; let stand 1 minutes. Place the saucepan over low heat; cook for 2 minutes. Stir the gelatin mixture into the blended watermelon mixture. Add the heavy cream; beat with an electric hand mixer at medium speed until the mixture is fluffy.
Transfer the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions until it reaches "soft-serve" consistency. Transfer ice cream to a one- or two-quart lidded plastic container; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal. For best results, ice cream should ripen in the freezer for at least 2 hours or overnight.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 4 hrs 50 mins

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I was scared to try this for my daughters first birthday - a watermelon party - because of the lack of ratings. It was fabulous! I was afraid it would be too sweet, but I made it just as suggested and it came out perfect. It's more like sorbet or gelato than ice cream. Very refreshing! I gave the recipe to several people that requested it.

—LWGoldsmith

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 13, 2012

There was a very large watermelon left on my doorstep and I was looking for unique ideas to use it all up. I purchased all ingredients for this recipe and followed the recipes exactly, except I doubled everything. There may have been too much lemon; however, the sherbert was not sour. My kids loved the watermelon, but we did not like the sherbert as well as I hoped we would. It did have a wonderful texture, but I wouldn't know how to change this enough to be comfortable trying it again.

—Steph Laplante

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16 Ratings

Sep 08, 2011

This is the first recipe I've felt compelled to review. It is wonderful! I doubled the recipe to use up a watermelon that was past it's prime. The whole family has really loved this. I made it without using an ice cream maker. I just poured the mixture into a metal bowl and popped it into the freezer. Every couple of hours I whisked it until it was an even texture. When it reached soft serve consistency, I put it into a a covered container and stored it back in the freezer. We'll use this recipe as a jumping pad for other fruit sorbets for sure. I'm envisioning pineapple-coconut, cantaloupe-mint, whatever happens to be in season! Thanks Terry Wilson for sharing!

—MichelleAnnAnderson

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Aug 26, 2011

This sherbet is amazing! The lemon juice gives it just the right kick. You won't want to stop eating it!

—niffferjen

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May 30, 2012

Watermelon is one of my very favorites and this sherbet was great! The only problem was that it did not freeze well in my ice cream freezer.

—Lindy_tx

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May 20, 2012

I was looking for a recipe to use my over ripe watermelon in so I didn't have to waste it, I came across this, it looked simple and the couple reviews it did have were good so I thought why not! So happy I did, this sherbet is amazing! Not only does it taste good but its super simple and quick! My husband who isn't a fan of watermelon also LOVED it! It didn't last long in our house! I have never left a review before but this was too good not to 5stars for sure!!

—FISHERGIRL

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Aug 20, 2012

YUMMY! Just made this. It's still setting in the freezer. Tasted it after I ran it in the ice cream machine. Very creamy and very yummy. I double the recipe except for the sugar. (I thought two cups was way too much) Turned out perfect. Will definitely make this again.

—Jen

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Jun 28, 2012

I loved this!! I sprinkle salt on the top just like I do with my watermelon slices. Very creamy!

—MommySmith

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Nutrition

Calories
227 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
32.1 g
10%

Cholesterol
41 mg
14%

Fat
11.1 g
17%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
1.8 g
4%

Sodium
63 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Watermelon Sherbet

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 227
Calories from Fat: 100

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.1g 17 %
Saturated Fat 6.9g 34 %
Cholesterol 41mg 14 %
Sodium 63mg 3 %
Potassium 115mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 32.1g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 1.8g 4 %
Sugars 29.9g
Vitamin A 17 %
Vitamin C 15 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 2 %
Thiamin 7 %
Niacin 3 %
Vitamin B6 3 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.