BASIL LIME SORBET

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A Jamie Oliver recipe. Soooo refreshing; absolutely wonderful in the summer or as a palate cleanser for a dinner party! Cooking time is the time it takes for the sorbet to freeze.

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup water, about 5 ounces
1/2 cup sugar
5 -6 limes, zest of
1 cup lime juice
1 bunch fresh basil, pounded to a puree (about 2 cups of leaves before pounding)

Steps:

  • Place the water and sugar in a pan, bring to a boil, and simmer for 4 minutes with the lime zest. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool for a while.
  • Add the lime juice and basil puree. Stir this up and leave to infuse for a while.
  • Pass it through a coarse sieve and pour into a plastic tub or earthenware dish and place in the freezer.
  • Generally, sorbet takes 2 hours to set. Try to stir it around every 30 minutes, if you remember. Serve it in a glass on its own. Garnish with basil and a lime slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.1, Sodium 1.8, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 26, Protein 0.3

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