Cool down with a refreshing Sour Cherry Sorbet

Indulge in the tart and juicy flavors of sour cherries with this easy and delicious sorbet recipe. Perfect for hot summer days or as a light dessert after a hearty meal, this sorbet will leave your taste buds tingling with delight.

Ingredients

• 4 cups pitted sour cherries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
2. Add pitted sour cherries to the sugar syrup and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
4. Transfer the cherry mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
5. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any solids.
6. Stir in lemon juice and pour the mixture into a shallow pan.
7. Cover and freeze for 1-2 hours, until partially frozen.
8. Remove from freezer and scrape the mixture with a fork to break up ice crystals.
9. Return to freezer and repeat scraping every 30 minutes, until sorbet is smooth and frozen.
10. Serve in chilled bowls and enjoy!

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