Description
A refreshing sorbet that combines the bright flavors of lemon with the aromatic notes of fresh basil, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Start by juicing your fresh lemons. Roll them on a countertop to release the juices, then slice them in half and get juicing! You want to collect a full cup of lemon juice.
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Add the fresh basil leaves, turn off the heat, and let it steep for about 10-15 minutes.
- After steeping, strain the basil syrup into a clean bowl (you can discard the leaves). Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the syrup, combining them well.
- Let this mixture cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- If you have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into it and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it resembles soft serve. If you don’t have one, pour it into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer.
- Once it’s reached that perfect sorbet texture, transfer it into an airtight container, and freeze for a few hours until it’s firm.
- When it’s time to serve, scoop out that gorgeous sorbet into chilled bowls or fancy dessert glasses.
Notes
For variations, try mint instead of basil, add ginger for a kick, or use coconut water for a tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sorbet, lemon, basil, dessert, summer, refreshing