Lemon Basil Sorbet
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Recipe type: Dessert
 
Ingredients
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1.5 cups packed fresh basil
  • 3 cups lemon juice
  • pinch of salt
Instructions
  1. Make a lemon simple syrup by combining water, sugar, and 1.5 tablespoons lemon zest in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until the sugar is fully dissolved and remove from heat.
  2. Add the basil and salt, and let the mixture steep for 30 minutes.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice, then cover and refrigerate 2-3 hours, or overnight.
  4. Strain the chilled mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Turn on your ice cream maker and make your sorbet as per your ice cream maker guidelines.
  5. Place in freezer until ready to serve. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.
Recipe by Squirrelly Minds at http://squirrellyminds.com/2014/07/22/eatentertain-ice-cream-party-lemon-basil-sorbet-recipe/