Sorbetto di limone (Lemon Sorbet) Recipe

Along with gelato, sorbetto is *the* classic Italian frozen dessert. And perhaps the most basic. Sorbetto di limone is essentially frozen lemonade: Simple syrup is made by simmering sugar and water together, to which lemon zest is added and allowed to infuse its flavor. When this flavored syrup cools completely, it is mixed with freshly squeezed lemon juice and chilled in your ice cream maker until frozen but still quite Although, like gelato, you can enjoy sorbetto di limone as a snack—especially nice on a hot day—more often you’ll find it at the end of the meal, a cool and refreshing palate cleanser that’s equally welcome after a light fish dinner or a belly-busting mixed Serves 1 kilo (2 lbs) 250g (1/2…