Aperol-Orange Sorbet with Citrus Zest

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A refreshing, palate-cleansing dessert where Aperol's signature bittersweet orange notes shine through a light, creamy sorbet base. This Italian-inspired recipe (dairy-free), ready in about 15 minutes, layers Fresh orange juice, Aperol, Granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, then simmer for 3 minutes to create simple syrup. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  2. Step 2: Whisk 1 cup fresh orange juice, 1/3 cup Aperol, and 1 tsp lemon zest into the cooled simple syrup until fully combined.
  3. Step 3: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions for 20-25 minutes, or until thick and creamy like soft-serve.
  4. Step 4: Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2 hours until firm enough to scoop, or serve immediately as a soft-serve dessert.

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