Basil-Lime Sorbet Recipe
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Basil-Lime Sorbet

By: Mark Logan 
"This delicious sorbet combines basil and lime in a perfect, light dessert."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (46)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 20 fresh basil leaves, minced

Directions

  1. Make a simple syrup by bringing the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan; allow to boil 1 minute; remove from heat.
  2. Combine the syrup, lime juice, and basil in a blender; puree. Pour the mixture into a container and cover; store in freezer until completely frozen, about 2 hours.
  3. Break the frozen mixture into pieces and place in the blender; blend until smooth. Return to the container and cover. Store in freezer until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 103 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2008 by brittlandk   view full review
The first time I tried this, it was a little too sour for my family, so for the second batch I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2009 by Heather   view full review
Ran out of lime juice - used lime + lemon + pineapple. Had no basil - used sage. Threw in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2009 by Jamie   view full review
This is a great martini mixer!! Just add vodka. Garnish with a lime twist and 1 small basil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by Marvel's Kitchen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Used this during a seven course formal dinner as the palate cleansing portion. It was the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by fiji chefmom   view full review
I was sceptical with the combination, but this was fantastic. I serve it after a spicy meal,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by KymInNM   view full review
This is a nice, light dessert. The basil is noticeable but subtle. I used agave and water...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by College Cooker   view full review
I have an herb garden that produces waaaaay too much basil. This was a great way to get rid of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2009 by Jenny B   view full review
This reaches a really nice consistency in the blender, just like sorbet. However it was waaaay...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2009 by REMYJ   view full review
This is spectacular. Wonderful blend of flavors that will have everyone guessing. Getting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2010 by Rebekah   view full review
This was an amazing sorbet!!!! My husband and I gobbled it up. It is the perfect...

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