It was my birthday on Tuesday and I have been very busy celebrating with various friends, and of course my lovely family. And guess what they all gave me? A very super duper ice cream maker. I am overjoyed to receive it and I have for you here my very first creation…..lemon and ginger sorbet.
Now I knew it was going to be a close call trying to get this made and blogged in time for Kavey at Kavey Eats “Bloggers Scream For Ice Cream Challenge” this month. And in fact I have missed the deadline.
Would you believe it though, she has let me off. Thanking you!
So, I would like to present to you a lemon and ginger sorbet.
I thought of it funnily enough because I love drinking fresh lemon & ginger tea when I am ill and the only fruity herbal tea from a packet that I like is the Twining’s lemon & ginger tea.
The recipe I used came from the Gaggia manual. It was easy and it tastes really zingy. I did spot a wonderful sounding lemon sorbet in the River Cafe cookbook that uses the entire lemon as well as some banana. So, bring on the next session. And the best bit of news is that it was ready in 30 minutes………what a result!
As I mentioned this is my entry to Kavey Eats “Blogger’s Scream For Ice Cream” monthly event. The theme this month is (or was) sorbets, granitas, spoom, shaved ices and slushies.
Lemon & Ginger Sorbet
Ingredients :- Makes half an ice cream tub’s worth
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3 large lemons
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180g sugar
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250g water
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1knob of ginger peeled & finely grated
Method :-
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Wash one of the lemons and grate the zest from one into a bowl.
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Squeeze the juice from all 3 lemons into the bowl.
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Add the water, ginger & sugar.
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Give it a good stir before putting it into your ice cream mixer and that is it!
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Alternatively freeze the mixture in a container, giving it a good whisk every half hour or so for about 4 hours.
Well, you know, normally I am very strict about the deadline but come on, this was a BIRTHDAY entry and when you have made your very first creation with your new birthday toy especially for the challenge, how can I resist? I added it to the roundup, just a few hours late. x
Thanks Kavey and it will be used for many more of your challenges I hope! x
What a lovely recipe. I really must try some sorbets, this sounds like a fantastically fresh combination.
Thanks Jude, I am realising this summer will feature ice cream or sorbet after every meal!
Happy birthday! Ice cream makers are amazing – I adore mine but have been so far very lazy with it. I’ve only used tubs of fresh posh custard as the base for my ice cream, when I really should be far more adventurous. This season I aim to be braver though, as sorbets are first on my list – fancy a rhubarb flavoured one. Your lemon and ginger one sounds like a fab combo and has definitely inspired me to at least try and clear some space in my freezer to stick the blessed bowl in- never remember to do this!
Ah, thanks Katie! I am in awe of how easy ice cream etc can be now. I literally placed the mix in the tub & 30mins later it was ready to eat. Roll on summer. The idea of rhubarb appeals to me too. Loved your rhubarb muscovado muffins 🙂
Oh belated Happy Birthday Laura. It sounds like you had a great time and what a lovely present. Your lemon and ginger sorbet sounds absolutely delicious.
Thank you Choclette! I was very lucky indeed although I’m sure I got it because it will be of benefit to my family of ice-creamaholics :-0x
plus there were a couple of hints dropped! Happy Birthday XXX
True :-)x
That sounds glorious, I love lemon and ginger flavours.
Thanks Janice! Was a pleasant surprise it worked so well :))
I never knew sorbet was so easy to make. I love ginger and lemon. This is a must try. Happy birthday!
Thanks Alli, sorbet is great and I can;t wait to try out lots more over the next few months!
Happy belated birthday! I love lemon sorbet but can imagine the ginger takes it to another level of zinginess, yum!
Yes, it has the zing appeal! Thanks for your birthday wishes too 🙂 x
A belated happy birthday to my lovely blogging friend. The sorbet must be delicious. A winning combination of flavours in my book x
Oh my word, never realised how easy sorbet is, will be making this soon xxx
It is pretty easy and very tasty too!