Cool & Refreshing Spanish Lemon Sorbet - Sorbete de Limon

Spaniards like fruit as much as they do sweets. After la comida, the large afternoon meal, fresh seasonal fruit is generally set out on the family table. When summer begins to heat up, the Spaniards look for cool refreshment for dessert. There are ice cream stands on every corner and cafes hang their ice cream menus. One of the most refreshing frozen desserts is sorbet, or in Spanish sorbete. This recipe for Spanish lemon sorbet is quick and easy to make ahead. Freeze for 2-3 hours and serve in frozen lemon skin halves. If you prefer, prepare with oranges instead. It's guaranteed to become a summertime favorite at your house!

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