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Lemon Basil Sorbetto

This simple sorbet hardly requires any ingredients, and it's the perfect refresher to the end of a meal or anytime on a hot sunny day.

Lemon Basil Sorbetto

Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Calories

0

Author:

Giada De Laurentiis

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 sprigs fresh basil (plus 5 leaves, chopped)
  • Zest of 4 lemons (removed with a vegetable peeler, plus 2 cups lemon juice (from about 10 lemons))
  • Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

  1. This recipe originally appeared on Giada Entertains: Taste Of Capri Party.
  2. In a small sauce pan, combine the sugar, basil sprigs, lemon zest and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  3. Strain the syrup into a bowl and stir in the lemon juice. Pour the syrup into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Once partially frozen, sprinkle in the basil leaves and continue to freeze until firm. Pour into an airtight container and place in the freezer to freeze completely.
  4. Serving option: Scoop 1 or 2 small scoops of sorbetto into a coupe glass and top with a splash of prosecco.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
4
per serving
Calories
0
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
71 grams
Protein
29 grams
Fat
31 grams
Saturated Fat
12 grams
Cholestrol
43 milligrams
Sodium
885 milligrams
Fiber
5 grams
Sugar
3 grams
dairy free
gluten free
nut free
vegan
vegetarian

1 comment

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    Allison McClure

    I think this recipe is missing water!

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