Marinated Melon with Fresh Lime-Basil Sorbet Recipe

Name: Marinated Melon with Fresh Lime-Basil Sorbet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 honeydew melon, ripe; 1 lime, juiced; 2 tablespoons gin; Lemon zest; Chopped mint; 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (8 to 10 limes); 1 cup water; 1 cup simple sugar syrup (1 cup sugar plus 1 cup water, boiled then cooled); 12 whole basil leaves; 1 egg white (optional)

Servings: persons

1 honeydew melon, ripe
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons gin
Lemon zest
Chopped mint
1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (8 to 10 limes)
1 cup water
1 cup simple sugar syrup (1 cup sugar plus 1 cup water, boiled then cooled)
12 whole basil leaves
1 egg white (optional)

1
Cut melon into 6 wedges (top to bottom) and cut off rind.
2
Place in large plastic container with lid along with juice and gin.
3
Marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours, turning over container from time to time to coat all slices.
4
When ready to serve, slice each wedge into 4 to 5 thin slices and arrange as a fan on the plate.
5
Drizzle remaining marinade over slices and garnish with lemon zest and mint.
6
Place a small serving of Lime-Basil Sorbet on top or beside, if you wish.
7
Combine all ingredients, except egg white, into a freezer friendly container and freeze 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
8
Remove from freezer and allow to soften a little.
9
Put chunks of frozen mixture into a food processor and process until all crystals have disappeared and mixture is smooth.
10
Re-pack into container and keep frozen until needed.
11
This will keep for up to 2 months.
12
If you prefer a lighter, less icy sorbet, add 1 egg white during processing.

397

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 honeydew melon, ripe, 1 lime, juiced, 2 tablespoons gin, Lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Marinated Melon with Fresh 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.

Marinated Melon with Fresh Lime-Basil Sorbet

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