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Lemon Basil Sorbet

Zesty Lemon Basil Sorbet: Your Ultimate Summer Refresher

Lemon Basil Sorbet is a refreshing summer treat, combining zesty lemon with aromatic basil, perfect for those hot days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sorbet Base
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Juice from about 4-6 lemons
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Chopped
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can be substituted with agave syrup or honey
  • 1 cup Water Filtered recommended
For Serving Suggestions
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Basil Sprigs For garnish
  • 2 pieces Grilled Peaches Optional pairing

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Maker
  • medium saucepan
  • bowl
  • Strainer
  • Measuring cups
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Juice the fresh lemons until you have 1 cup of lemon juice, straining it to remove seeds and pulp.
  2. Finely chop fresh basil leaves and set aside.
  3. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves (3-5 minutes).
  4. Mix the lemon juice and chopped basil into the warm syrup until combined.
  5. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours.
  6. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn until soft-serve consistency (20-30 minutes).
  7. Transfer churned sorbet into an airtight container and freeze until firm.
  8. Serve scoops in bowls, garnished with basil sprigs or alongside grilled peaches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 34gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Chill time is crucial for a smooth sorbet texture. Experiment with flavors by replacing basil with mint or adding fruits.

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