Watermelon Sorbet

Serves 8.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds watermelon, weighed without seeds or skin
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, crushed
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. Reduce watermelon flesh to a puree.
2. In a heavy-based saucepan, dissolve sugar in 2 cups water.
3. Add cinnamon sticks and coriander seeds and boil for 5 minutes.
4. Cover and leave to infuse until cold.
5. Strain syrup into the watermelon puree and stir in lemon juice.
6. Pour mixture into a container.
7. Cover and freeze until firm, beating 3 times at 45-minute intervals.
8. About 30 minutes before serving, transfer the sorbet to the refrigerator.