Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of this Lemon Basil Sorbet, where zesty lemons and aromatic basil come together for a refreshing summer treat. Perfect for hot days, picnics, or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make sorbet will transport you to sun-kissed lemon groves with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup filtered water
Instructions
- Wash lemons, then zest two lemons to yield about one tablespoon of zest.
- Cut lemons in half and juice them to get one cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a blender, combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, basil leaves, and water; blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl to remove any solids.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until chilled.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until soft-serve consistency is achieved.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg