Neon Citrus Sorbet

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A refreshing, zesty sorbet that combines bright citrus flavors with a playful neon twist, perfect for a fun summer treat. This recipe, ready in about 195 minutes, layers water, granulated sugar, and fresh lemon juice 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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: 15 min Cook: 180 min Serves 4 Desserts cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is clear, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, and 1 tbsp orange zest into the cooled syrup. Divide the mixture into two bowls.
  3. Step 3: Add 2-3 drops neon green food coloring to one bowl and 2-3 drops neon pink food coloring to the other. Stir each until color is evenly distributed.
  4. Step 4: Pour each colored mixture into separate shallow pans and freeze for about 1 hour until edges start to freeze.
  5. Step 5: Using a fork, scrape the frozen edges into fluffy crystals and mix gently. Return to freezer and repeat scraping every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours until sorbet is fully frozen and fluffy.
  6. Step 6: Serve scoops of neon green and pink sorbet side by side in chilled bowls, garnished with fresh mint leaves.

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