Watermelon Sorbet

Make the most of fresh watermelon and cool down on a hot summer night with this deliciously watermelon sorbet .

To prevent a blood-sugar roller coaster, regulate your appetite with 4 or 5 mini-meals a day.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons grenadine
• 3 fresh mint leaves
• 1 (3-pound) seedless watermelon

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, bring sugar, syrup, lemon juice, grenadine and mint leaves to a boil dissolving the sugar granules. Let cool slightly.

2. Cut the rind off the watermelon and cut into chunks. Puree half of the chopped watermelon in a blender. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a large glass bowl.

3. Repeat with remaining watermelon. Add slightly cooled syrup mixture and mix well to incorporate.

4. Place sorbet into a 2-quart plastic container and freeze for 3 to 4 hours.

Source: foodnetwork.com