Helado de Canela (Cinnamon Sorbet)

This cinnamon sorbet is called helado de canelo in Bolivia. Enjoy this simple Bolivian dessert. This light and refreshing cinnamon sorbet is simple to make and really delicious!

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Helado de Canela (Cinnamon Sorbet)

A light and refreshing sorbet

Course Dessert

Cuisine Bolivia

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Freezing time 3 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 151kcal

Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1/2 tablespoon corn starch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed

Instructions

• Boil the 2 1/2 cups of water with cinnamon until the water turns color and reduces slightly.
• Add sugar and boil for five minutes
• Dissolve the cornstarch in the tablespoon of cold water and add to the sugar water.
• Cook for another 5 minutes
• Remove from the heat and let cool
• Add in the lemon juice.
• Strain and Put the mixture in the freezer
• Before it gets completely frozen stir the sorbet so it does not get too hard
• Repeat a couple more times until it is ready.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.1mg