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Lime-Basil Sorbet
recipe and
photograph by www.finedinings.com
makes 6 - 8 servings
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
15 fresh basil leaves, chopped coarsely
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
6 - 8 Fresh basil sprigs for garnish
In a saucepan combine sugar, water and
basil leaves, bring to a boil, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Cool the
mixture, add fresh lime juice. Puree in a food
processor or blender, strain and transfer lime-basil mixture to a shallow pan, cover and freeze until firm.
Remove from the freezer, puree again in a food processor, put in a small bowl, cover and freeze.
When ready to serve use a melon baller to make 1 to 3 small sorbet balls, place in a chilled stemmed glass, garnish with basil sprigs and serve this great
sorbet palate cleanser just before a main entree.
I served this delicious sorbet at my
Rack of Lamb 6 course menu
dinner menu
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