Lemon-Basil Sorbet
- 2 1/3 cups (560g) water
- Packed 3/4 cup (37g) fresh basil leaves
- 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons (275g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (68g) light corn syrup
- Scant 1 tablespoon (12g) Invert Sugar (page 185)
- Generous 2 tablespoons (12g) nonfat milk powder
- 1 1/3 cups (320g) fresh lemon juice
- Put the water and basil in a saucepan and bring to a boil over e medium-high heat.
- Remove from the heat and infuse for 30 minutes.
- Pour into a blender and whirl until the basil is completely pulverized.
- Strain into a measuring cup and add water if necessary to make 2 1/3 cups.
- Return the basil water to the saucepan and add the granulated sugar, corn syrup, invert sugar, and milk powder.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Pour the mixture into a medium bowl.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for the flavors to mature.
- Add the lemon juice and mix with an immersion blender.
- Freeze in an ice cream maker.
- Pack into a plastic container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
water, fresh basil, sugar, light corn syrup, invert sugar, generous, lemon juice
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lemon-basil-sorbet-376877 (may not work)