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Meyer Lemon and Basil Sorbet

A sweet and tart basil-infused Meyer lemon sorbet. Substitute regular lemons if Meyer lemons are not available.

Prep Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 269 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly)
  • ½ cup basil leaves packed
  • 1 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice from about 6 lemons
  • 2 tbsp Meyer lemon zest

Instructions

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  1. Combine water and sugar in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, whisking often. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, continuing to whisk, until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add basil leaves to syrup and cool to room temperature. Once mixture has cooked, transfer to a large bowl and cover. Place syrup in refrigerator and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Strain syrup through sieve to remove basil; squeeze out remaining liquid from basil leaves and discard. Whisk lemon juice and zest into basil syrup.
  4. Add lemon-basil mixture to ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Once sorbet is solid, transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 269kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 56mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 68g (136%) Vitamin A 109IU (2%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269

% Daily Value*

Calories 269kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 56mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 68g 136%
Vitamin A 109IU 2%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.