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Lemon Basil Sorbet

Lemon Basil Sorbet: Your Refreshing Summer Delight

Lemon Basil Sorbet is a refreshing and guilt-free dessert, perfect for warm summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sorbet Base
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Juiced from about 4 to 6 lemons.
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Chopped finely using the chiffonade technique.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with agave or honey.
  • 1 cup Water Filtered is preferred.

Equipment

  • ice cream maker
  • Medium saucepan
  • Measuring cups
  • chopping knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Juice around 4 to 6 fresh lemons until you have about 1 cup of juice, set aside. Finely chop basil leaves.
  2. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Heat over medium-low, stir until dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour lemon juice and basil into cooled syrup, stir thoroughly, and taste for balance.
  4. Cover mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Churn mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Transfer churned sorbet to an airtight container, smooth the top, and freeze for 2 to 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gSugar: 30g

Notes

Ensure to chill the mixture thoroughly for a smoother texture. If no ice cream maker, stir the mixture in a shallow dish every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours until creamy.

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