Easy & Tasty Zero Waste Recipe: Lychee and Lemongrass Sorbet

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 4 hours
• Serves: 8 people

Why is it delicious?

Lychee sorbet is a delicate, fresh, and sweet treat. Sorbets are perfect after a big meal and have less sugar than regular ice cream. Sorbets are also easy to make in an ice cream maker or in a metal cake pan until ready to serve.

Why is it Zero Food Waste?

This recipe has no packaging waste, making this sorbet an all-around winner.

Food Storage Tip

Keep your lychees in the fridge! They will last twice as long as at room temperature.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh lychees, peels and pith removed
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups simple syrup with lemongrass

Instructions

1. Process lychees and 2 tablespoons water in a food processor until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in lemon juice and syrup.
2. Pour mixture through a fine sieve into another large bowl; discard solids. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer sorbet to an airtight container; freeze at least 4 hours or up to 1 week before serving.

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