Fresh Cherry Sorbet

Directions

1. 1
   Combine water and sugar in a medium size pot. Cook over medium-low heat until the sugar completely dissolves. Add lemon zest, juice, and cherries. Cook for 5 minutes. Use an immersion blender or pour mixture into blender and puree until smooth.
2. 2
   If you are using an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Once cold, pour the sorbet mixture into bowl of ice cream maker and churn according to manual.
3. 3
   If you aren't using an ice cream maker, pour the sorbet mixture into a metal loaf pan. Cover and freeze at least 4 hours or until completely solid.