Easy Mango Basil Sorbet Recipe

Name: Easy Mango Basil Sorbet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SORBET:; 2 pounds Large, Ripe Mangoes; 1/2 cups Basil Simple Syrup (adjust To Taste, Quantity Depends On How Sweet Your Mangoes Are); 4 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 pinch Salt; 3 Tablespoons Vodka (optional); 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest; _____; FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:; 1 cup Water; 1 cup White Granulated Sugar; 1/4 cups Packed Fresh Basil Leaves, Finely Chopped

Servings: persons

FOR THE SORBET:
2 pounds Large, Ripe Mangoes
1/2 cups Basil Simple Syrup (adjust To Taste, Quantity Depends On How Sweet Your Mangoes Are)
4 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 pinch Salt
3 Tablespoons Vodka (optional)
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest
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FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:
1 cup Water
1 cup White Granulated Sugar
1/4 cups Packed Fresh Basil Leaves, Finely Chopped

1
Note: the recipe makes 1 quart of sorbet.
2
Put the container in which you plan to freeze the sorbet into the freezer to chill. I used an air tight plastic storage container.
3
Peel and chop the flesh of the mangoes into cubes.
4
Make the basil simple syrup (recipe below). Note, this recipe makes 1 cup and you'll only need 1/2 cup for the sorbet.
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Once simple syrup is cooled, in a blender combine all it with all other ingredients except lemon zest and process until smooth. You can adjust the amount of simple syrup based on your level desired sweetness.
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Stir the lemon zest into the blend.
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Pour into the chilled container and return to the freezer. Check back in an hour and stir the frozen edges back in. You will need to do this 5-6 times after every hour.
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Let freeze overnight or for at least 6 -7 hours until firm.The resulting sorbet will be quite soft.
9
Scoop and serve chilled
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Note : If you have an ice cream maker, freeze the mango-basil puree according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Basil Simple Syrup Recipe:
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In a small sauce pan bring sugar and water to a boil. Add the chopped basil leaves and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour into a cup and refrigerate until cold. Do not drain the basil leaves.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SORBET:, 2 pounds Large, Ripe Mangoes, 1/2 cups Basil Simple Syrup (adjust To Taste, Quantity Depends On How Sweet Your Mangoes Are), 4 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice, and more.

Yes, Easy Mango Basil Sorbet falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

Easy Mango Basil Sorbet

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