Crystallized Citrus Sorbet with Sparkling Mint

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A delicate, ethereal sorbet with bright citrus notes and a refreshing mint finish. This recipe (vegan), ready in about 25 minutes, layers fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, agave nectar 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 120 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: 20 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Desserts cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 cup agave nectar over medium-low heat, stirring until fully dissolved (about 3 minutes until warm but not boiling).
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp water, and let cool completely to room temperature (about 20 minutes).
  3. Step 3: Blend 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves with 2 tbsp cold water until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into the cooled citrus mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
  4. Step 4: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions until thick and creamy (about 20 minutes), then transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4 hours until firm.

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