Lime Basil Sorbet – a delicious recipe with sugar, lime juice, light corn syrup, basil, water, lime rind. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Combine sugar, 1 cup juice, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Cook 2 minutes or until sugar melts, stirring constantly.
3
Stir in basil.
4
Cook 30 seconds.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Pour mixture into a bowl.
7
Add remaining 1 cup juice, 2 cups water, and 1 tablespoon rind.
8
Cover and chill.
9
Strain mixture through a fine sieve; discard solids.
10
Pour mixture into a freezer can of an ice-cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
11
Spoon mixture into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze 1 hour or until firm.
12
Garnish with finely grated rind, if desired.
13
A traditional salt and ice electric freezer works best for this sorbet, as opposed to a tabletop freezer, which might not freeze the mixture firmly enough.
363
kcal
Calories
1
g
Fat
96
g
Carbs
3
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups sugar, 2 cups lime juice, fresh divided (about 15 limes), ½ cup light corn syrup, ¾ cup basil leaves, packed and coarsely chopped (sweet Italian or Lemon best), and more.
Yes, Lime 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.
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