Watermelon and rose sorbet

Name: Watermelon and rose sorbet
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 - 8
Ingredients: 225 g (8oz) granulated sugar; 900 g (2lb) watermelon flesh, chopped and deseeded, plus wedges to serve; 1 1/2 tsp. rose water; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 egg white, lightly beaten; 1 tbsp. dried rose petals, optional

Whip up this simple to make sorbet for a light and refreshing dessert.

By The GH Kitchen TeamPublished: 15 July 2014

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Preparation Notes: plus cooling and freezing

Cooking Notes: about 10min

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Yields:

8 - 8

Prep Time:

45 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Ingredients

225 g (8oz) granulated sugar
900 g (2lb) watermelon flesh, chopped and deseeded, plus wedges to serve
1 1/2 tsp. rose water
Juice of 1 lemon
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp. dried rose petals, optional

Directions

1. Step 1
  In a large saucepan, gently heat sugar with 500ml (1 pint) water, stirring until sugar dissolves to a clear syrup. Set aside to cool, then chill for 20min.
2. Step 2
  Blend watermelon flesh, rose water and lemon juice in a food processor, in batches if necessary, or use a stick blender. Use a wooden spoon to press the pulp through a sieve set over a large bowl to collect the juice. Break up any lumps in the pulp, then use a wire whisk to stir it into the watermelon juice along with the cooled sugar syrup.
3. Step 3
  Pour mixture into a 1.4kg (3lb) loaf tin and freeze for 5hr until nearly frozen.
4. Step 4
  In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white to stiff peaks. Break up the sorbet, put it into a food processor and blend it with the egg white into a smooth slush, in batches, if necessary. Spoon into the loaf tin, smooth the surface, scatter with rose petals and freeze for a further 6hr or overnight. To serve, allow to
  soften slightly and scoop into balls.
  
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Dried roses

Dried roses can be found in supermarket baking aisles

Per Serving:

Calories: 150
Fibre: 0.2 g
Total carbs: 36 g
Sugars: 36 g
Total fat: 0 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Protein: 1 g

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