Best Lemon Basil Sorbetto Recipes

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LEMON BASIL SORBETTO



Lemon Basil Sorbetto image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield about 1 quart of sorbetto

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

  • In a small sauce pan, combine 2 cups water, 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.
  • 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.
  • Serving option: Scoop 1 or 2 small scoops of sorbetto into a coupe glass and top with a splash of prosecco.

LEMON & BASIL SORBETTO RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Lemon & Basil Sorbetto Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by cookism

Number Of Ingredients 5

200 ml of Water
170 g of Caster Sugar
150 ml of Lemon Juice (about 3 to 4 lemons)
5 g of Basil Leaves (about 1/2 cup)
Zest of 1 Lemon

Steps:

  • 1. Add sugar and water into a large saucepan. 2. Place the saucepan over low heat and bring it to a boil, whisking frequently. Once the syrup starts boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for additional 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. 3. Remove saucepan from heat. Add in basil leaves and allow it to steep for 10 minutes, stirring once in a while. Strain syrup and remove the leaves. Set syrup aside and allow it to cool to room temperature. Takes about 30 minutes. 4. Add lemon juice and zest into the syrup. Whisk well. Chill mixture thoroughly to at least 4C and below. 5. Freeze mixture in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions. Pour churned sorbet into a tub and freeze for a few hours to firm up! 6. Garnish with basil leaves and lemon zest. Ready to serve!

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