Simple Melon Sorbets Recipe

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Simple Melon Sorbets
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Directions:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the water with 3/4 cup of the sugar and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Let cool completely.
  2. In a blender or a food processor, puree the green melon with the sugar syrup and the melon liqueur. Freeze the puree in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Pack the sorbet into a plastic container, press plastic wrap directly on the sorber, cover and freeze.
  3. Rinse out the blender. In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice with the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Let cool completely. In the blender, puree the orange melon with the orange syrup. Freeze the puree in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Pack the sorbet into another plastic container, press plastic wrap directly on the sorbet, cover and freeze.
  4. Using a large melon baller or a small ice cream scoop, make 8 balls from the watermelon. Freeze for 20 minutes.
  5. Put 2 watermelon balls in each of 4 large margarita or parfait glasses. Scoop 2 balls of each sorbet into each glass, garnish with mint and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 287.29 Kcal (1203 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 40.46mg 2%
Potassium 570.67mg 12%
Total Carbs 71.46g 24%
Sugars 53.77g 215%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 5%
Protein 3.14g 6%
Vitamin C 55.9mg 93%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Calcium 31.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 55.55 Kcal (233 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 7.82mg 2%
Potassium 110.35mg 12%
Total Carbs 13.82g 24%
Sugars 10.4g 215%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 5%
Protein 0.61g 6%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 93%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 11%
Calcium 6.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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