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Lemon Basil Sorbet

Lemon Basil Sorbet: A Guilt-Free Summer Refreshment

Lemon Basil Sorbet is a refreshing, guilt-free dessert made with fresh lemons and basil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sorbet Base
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice Juice from about 4-6 lemons
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves Chopped finely
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Can swap with agave or honey
  • 1 cup water Preferably filtered

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Ice Cream Maker

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Juice several fresh lemons to yield about 1 cup of juice. Finely chop fresh basil leaves using chiffonade technique.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with 3/4 cup of granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and cool.
  3. Stir in lemon juice and chopped basil into the cooled syrup. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  5. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions (about 20-25 minutes).
  6. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for a minimum of 3-4 hours until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 32gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mg

Notes

Use only fresh ingredients for the best flavor. For storage, keep the sorbet in an airtight container and allow it to soften slightly before serving.

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