Fresh Fruit With Basil Recipe

Name: Fresh Fruit With Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 4 cups mixed fruit (such as strawberries, sliced peaches, raspberries, sliced pears, blackberries, blueberries or sliced); 1/3 cup fresh basil; 3 cups lemon sherbet

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons orange zest
4 cups mixed fruit (such as strawberries, sliced peaches, raspberries, sliced pears, blackberries, blueberries or sliced)
1/3 cup fresh basil
3 cups lemon sherbet

1
In a saucepan, combine sugar, 1/2 cup water, honey and vanilla. Bring to a boil, stir to dissolve sugar; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.
2
Combine the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water; add to saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbling. Cook and stir for 2 additional minutes. Cool Slightly.
3
Add orange juice and liquid vanilla.
4
Place fruit and basil in large bowl; pour syrup mixture over fruit, stirring gently. Cover and let stand about 1 hour or until cooled to room temperature or chill several hours, stirring once or twice.
5
If using bananas, slice and add just before serving.
6
Serve fruit over a 1/2 cup sherbet.
7
Cooking time does not include chilling time.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Fresh Fruit With Basil falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fresh Fruit With Basil

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