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Basil-Lemon Sorbet

Emeril Lagasse

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2007

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Emeril's Spa Cuisine

Rated: 3 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (1)

  • Cook Time:

    10 min

  • Level:

    Easy

  • Yield:

    about 1 quart

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Times:

Prep
15 min
Inactive Prep
1 hr 5 min
Cook
10 min
Total:
1 hr 30 min
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 24 basil leaves
  • 12 mint leaves

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes. Add the basil and mint and set aside to steep for 3 minutes. Strain syrup through a fine mesh sieve and set aside to cool. Transfer to the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled, then process in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a freezer-proof container with a lid and freeze until ready to serve.

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  • recipe Basil-Lemon Sorbet
    Susan Tallahassee, FL 05-05-2009

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    Too sweet, but great potential

    Rated: 3 stars out of 5
    I made this recipe with 1 1/2 c. sugar rather than the 2 c. it calls for. I plan to make this again, but with even less... sugar. The blend of basil and lemon have a great potential.Read more
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