Blueberry-Basil Sorbet
- 3 pints fresh blueberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Pinch of Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 sprigs basil on the stem
- 1/4 cup prosecco
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Combine the blueberries, sugar, salt, vinegar, and water in a heatproof bowl or the top of a double boiler.
- Heat over simmering water for about 10 minutes, or until the berries burst and release their juices.
- Rub the basil stems between your fingers to release the oils and add to the berries while they are still hot.
- Let steep for 10 minutes.
- Set aside 1 cup of poached berries to fold in at the end.
- Remove and discard the basil.
- Push the remaining berries and juice through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Add the prosecco, lemon juice, and reserved berries and stir to combine.
- Cover, place in the refrigerator, and chill until cold.
- Pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturers directions.
blueberries, sugar, salt, balsamic vinegar, water, basil, prosecco, lemon juice
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/blueberry-basil-sorbet-383945 (may not work)