It’s hot out there! Otter Pop here knows what to do… Do you?

We stand by him and also recommend watermelon! Really any old way, but if you need some help ideas-wise, here’s a super easy recipe for you to turn that beautiful organic watermelon into a delicious no sugar watermelon sorbet. Thanks to staff member John for sharing this adorable image of his dog with us. What inspiration!

Quick & Easy Watermelon Sorbet

Ingredients

• 1 watermelon (the ratios are not exact and you can decide how big)
• Lime juice (for a small watermelon plan to use maybe 1/2 to 1 lime’s worth of juice)
• Optional: a few leaves of fresh basil

Preparation

1. Before you begin, you’ll need to prepare the watermelon by freezing it. Just cut it into cubes and freeze, preferably overnight but a few hours might also do the trick. While you could just pop a the bowl of watermelon chunks into the freezer, they may freeze into a block. To make it easier, either separate them periodically throughout the freezing process or freeze them in a single layer on a tray.
2. Once your watermelon is frozen, the rest is easy peasy! Add the watermelon chunks to the bowl of a food processor, and add a little bit of lime juice. Add juice only 1 tsp at a time. Begin to process the watermelon with the lime, checking on the texture as you go.
3. To get the texture smooth and correct it’s best to add the liquid just little by little.  You may not need any liquid to get the right texture, actually, but the addition of a liquid does help the process go more smoothly and can also help improve the final texture of the sorbet. Also the lime is a lovely compliment.
4. If the mixture is dry, add some more lime juice and continue to process it. The lime juice will also add a mild acidity that balances the sweetness of the watermelon. So, periodically tasting the sorbet as you make it will help you determine if you want to add more juice at any given point. You can also add a touch of water instead if you’re on the edge of too tart.

For a fun flavor twist try adding a fresh basil leaf or two at the beginning… It adds a unique and refreshing touch!