Watermelon Sorbet

Step 1: Over high heat, combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan.Stir constantly until the syrup boils; then lower the heat, cover the pan and boil the syrup gently for 4 minutes. Cool, then chill. You'll use all the syrup in this recipe.

Step 2: Puree the watermelon in batches in a food processor or blender.You need 2 1/2 cups; if you don't have enough chop up a little more watermelon.

Step 3: Combine the puree watermelon with the thoroughly chilled sugar syrup, the lemon juice and the cassis. Pour into your ice-cream maker and freeze it according to manufacturer's directions.

Step 4: It's better served immediately.

Step 5: Makes 1 quart.