4-Ingredient Blueberry Basil Sorbet
Blueberry sorbet is the ultimate refreshing summer dessert! Fresh blueberries are blended with homemade lemon simple syrup and a secret ingredient - basil! This combination of berries and basil captures the essence of summer in every scoop.
Servings: 12
Calories: 132kcal
Equipment
- Food processor or high speed blender
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water
- 1 ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 6 cups blueberries frozen
- ½ cup basil leaves packed
Instructions
- Add the water, sugar, and lemon juice to a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.¾ cup water, 1 ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup lemon juice
- Transfer to a dish and place in the fridge to cool down quickly.
- Once the simple syrup is room temperature (or colder), add the frozen blueberries, basil, and simple syrup to a high speed blender or food processor and blend until very smooth and no chunks remain.6 cups blueberries, ½ cup basil leaves
- Transfer the blended fruit to a loaf pan or freezer safe container, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for at least 6 hours (overnight is best).
- Once set, scoop and serve.
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Notes
The basil can be omitted with no changes to the recipe.
Store tightly covered in the freezer for two weeks.
Store tightly covered in the freezer for two weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg
