Lime And Basil Sorbet


Course : Sorbet
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


1 cup lime juice -- (5-6 limes), strained

1 cup water

1 cup sugar syrup -- (recipe follows)

12 pieces fresh basil leaves -- chopped finely

---sugar syrup

2 pounds superfine sugar

4 cups water
 

Preparation / Directions:


SORBET Pour lime juice, water, and sugar syrup into ice cream cannister. Add chopped basil leaves. Freeze according to ice cream maker manufacturers directions. SUGAR SYRUP In a large saucepan bring sugar and water to a gentle boil. Reduce heat until bubbles break surface. Simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool before using or storing. Sugar syrup is quickly made. When cooled, the syrup can be refrigerated in a covered glass or plastic container for 2-3 weeks. This amount is sufficient for at least 4 recipes.

 

Nutritional Information:

54 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (0% calories from fat); trace Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 7mg Sodium


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