Lemon-Basil Sorbet with Fresh Berries

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A refreshing lemon sorbet infused with bright basil and served alongside a medley of tart berries for a light, sour-sweet dessert. This French-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, layers fresh lemon juice, water, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 French cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves completely and syrup is clear, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. Step 2: Add 10 large fresh basil leaves to the hot syrup, cover, and steep for 20 minutes until fragrant and infused.
  3. Step 3: Remove basil leaves, then stir in 1 cup fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest into the syrup mixture.
  4. Step 4: Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until thoroughly cold.
  5. Step 5: Pour the chilled lemon-basil mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions until sorbet is firm and smooth, about 20-25 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Serve the sorbet scoops with 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries on the side for a contrast of tart and sweet flavors.

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