Description
Indulge in a refreshing homemade lemon basil sorbet that captures the essence of summer with its zesty lemon flavor and aromatic basil notes. This easy-to-make treat requires minimal ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for backyard barbecues or a light dessert. With each scoop, you’ll experience a burst of citrusy delight that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (optional)
Instructions
- Wash all fresh ingredients thoroughly. Zest two lemons and juice them to obtain one cup of juice.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water until dissolved. Stir in lemon zest and torn basil leaves; simmer until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Strain the syrup mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp. Add lemon juice and pineapple juice (if using); mix well.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for about an hour.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until it reaches a soft serve consistency (approximately 20 minutes).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg