LEMON BASIL SORBETTO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield about 1 quart of sorbetto
Number Of Ingredients 4
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)
Provided by cookism
Number Of Ingredients 5
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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