Name: No-Churn Lemon-Basil Sorbet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1.75 cups white sugar; 1.75 cups water; 2 cups fresh lemon juice; 0.5 cup fresh basil sprigs; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 8 slices lemon; 1 sprig fresh basil

Ingredients

1.75 cups white sugar
1.75 cups water
2 cups fresh lemon juice
0.5 cup fresh basil sprigs
1 tablespoon lemon zest
8 slices lemon
1 sprig fresh basil

Instructions

Step 1

Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, 3 to 5 minutes. Boil for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add lemon juice, basil sprigs, and lemon zest. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 20 minutes.
Step 2

Pour into a 9x13-inch metal baking pan or two 8-inch metal cake pans.
Step 3

Place in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Remove basil leaves and stir. Freeze for 6 to 8 hours, stirring sorbet with a fork about once per hour until all the liquid is frozen.
Step 4

Scoop sorbet into individual serving dishes and garnish with lemon slices and fresh basil leaves.

Enjoy your meal!