Lemon-Basil Sorbet with Honey and Fresh Mint

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A refreshing sorbet bursting with bright sour lemon juice, sweet honey, and aromatic basil, perfect for a light and tangy dessert. This recipe, ready in about 25 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: 20 min Cook: 5 min Serves 6 International cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water and 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and add 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves. Cover and steep for 15 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Strain the basil syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing leaves to extract flavor. Stir in 1 cup fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp honey until well combined.
  3. Step 3: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions (about 20-25 minutes) until sorbet is smooth and slightly firm.
  4. Step 4: Transfer sorbet to a shallow container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.
  5. Step 5: Scoop sorbet into bowls and garnish each serving with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves for a bright, tangy, and herbaceous finish.

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