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The Delightful Lemon Basil Sorbet: A Refreshing Summer Treat

The Delightful Lemon Basil Sorbet

The Delightful Lemon Basil Sorbet is a refreshing summer treat bursting with citrus and herbal notes, perfect for hot days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 scoops
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • ? cup Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Blender
  • Shallow container

Method
 

  1. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped basil to the cooled syrup. Stir well.
  3. Pour the mixture into a blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a shallow container and freeze for 4 hours or until firm.
  5. Scoop and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scoopCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gPotassium: 20mgSugar: 37gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Mix ingredients quickly to prevent crystals from forming. Taste the mixture before freezing to adjust sweetness to your liking.

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