Thursday, June 25, 2009

Lemon and Basil Sorbet


Sorbetto di limone e basilico
The recent hot and humid weather put us in the mood for something cool and refreshing. We had been enjoying root beer floats, but I wanted something more savory. In my August issue of La Cucina Italiana, I found the perfect recipe to make a refreshing sorbet. The recipe calls for this sorbet to be served on peach wedges. But we didn't have peaches, and I couldn't wait.

2 cups water - 1 cup sugar - 14 fresh basil leaves - 1 lemon.
Cook water and sugar on medium until sugar dissolves. Transfer to a metal bowl adding basil leaves. Stir and let cool to room temperature. When cool, remove basil leaves. grate lemon zest into water/sugar syrup and add 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Chill for several hours. Then add to your ice cram maker. Be sure to follow the directions provided by your ice cream owner's manual.

Enjoy! this is a refreshing lemony sorbet with a hint of basil. Tomorrow, I make another batch!

Posted by Rob at 12:01 AM

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15 comments:

  1. Babzy.BJune 25, 2009 at 2:32 AM

    I have no ice ceam maker !!! I love basil and lemon , it must be so good !
    I have some problem now scheduling my post ....

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  2. siva // ശിവJune 25, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    I like this perfect photo...

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  3. banditJune 25, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    It's funny, but we received a food processor as a wedding gift 30 years ago. I think we may have used it only three times!

    Of possible interest to you, Dusty; see Altadena Hiker's June 23rd blog (Heroines) in comments.

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  4. ThérèseJune 25, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    I am not sure I would try. Would never try the one with olive oil + vanilla ice cream either after having tasted it once by mistake...

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  5. SarahJune 25, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    What an interesting blend of flavors. I have never thought of putting basil in anything liquid other than marinara. :)

    Thanks for the invite to the meet-up tomorrow. I won't be able to make it this time. I would love to join your group someday, keep me posted on future gatherings!

    Facebook has been suggesting you as a friend for me to add lately. I have been mighty tempted but not sure if I want you to see my "wild nights" photos before meeting in person. Hehehehe. Oh that Facebook. So evil!

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  6. Cezar and LéiaJune 25, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Hello friend!I came to visit you from Jacob's blog! Congratulations for so deserved "Pixel Perfect Award"!You have a great talent!
    What a nice surprise!Your blog is really amazing!
    This post is sooo yummy! :-))

    Kind regards
    Léia

    peace,purrs and love by Luna(from Brazil)

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  7. cieldequimperJune 25, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Great idea. I don't have an ice making machine but I guess I could try without it...

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  8. Ken MacJune 25, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    yum!

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  9. AnonymousJune 25, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    You should have started this with:

    "Warning: Don't even bother reading if you are not in easy reach of an ice cream machine. Extreme frustration may ensue."

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  10. Leif HagenJune 25, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Sounds and looks yummy! I bet your Twin Cities CDP blogger friends would love to try it!

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  11. airplane5312June 25, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    So are you bringing some along tomorrow?

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  12. LowellJune 25, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Enticing for sure. I don't have the makings for your sorbet, but I shall quickly resort to my spectacular skills at jerry-rigging and eat some Blue Bell out of the carton...I think Pistachio Almond!

    You're welcome re: the award. You really do deserve it!

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  13. MayaJune 25, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    drool....

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  14. VirginiaJune 25, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Where are you going with Snapshutter ? Why wasn't I invited???
    THe sorbet looks good. I'm not quite sure about the mixture but I'd try it for sure.

    BTW, DO NOT TALK TO ME ABOUT HEAT IN MN! For the love , DL. You cannot compete with us. I have no sympathy.
    V

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  15. MJJune 26, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    What a refreshing combination of flavors for our hot, humid midwest evenings. You've inspired me to break out the ice cream maker this weekend!

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