Juicy Watermelon Sorbet

3 cups water

3 cups white sugar

¼ cup lime juice

4 cups cubed seeded watermelon

Heat water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool. Place watermelon in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Whisk watermelon, lime juice and syrup together in a large bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator.

Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer s directions until it reaches soft-serve consistency. Transfer sorbet to a one- or two-quart lidded plastic container; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal. For best results, sorbet should ripen in the freezer for at least 2 hours or overnight.