Description
Lemon Basil Sorbet is a delightful frozen treat that perfectly captures the essence of summer with its zesty lemon flavor and aromatic basil. This refreshing sorbet is not only easy to make but also serves as a light dessert or palate cleanser for any meal. With minimal ingredients and preparation time, you can create a vibrant dessert that will impress your guests and elevate your warm-weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 large lemons)
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Wash and juice the lemons to yield 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves, then let it cool.
- Blend the lemon juice, cooled sugar syrup, and basil leaves in a blender until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into an airtight container and freeze for about 2 hours until firm but scoopable.
- Serve in bowls with optional garnishes like basil leaves or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg