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Bowl of strawberry basil sorbet garnished with basil and strawberries
Alyssa

Strawberry Basil Sorbet

A refreshing sorbet made with fresh strawberries and basil, perfect for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh strawberries rinsed, hulled, and sliced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Equipment

  • 1 Blender or Food Processor (for pureeing the mixture)
  • 1 Ice Cream Maker (for freezing the sorbet)

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the strawberries with the sugar. Stir until all of the strawberries are well-coated. Cover and let stand for 1 hour, stirring every so often.
  2. Puree the strawberries and their liquid with the basil and lemon juice in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  3. Chill the mixture thoroughly, then freeze it in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Notes

Serve the sorbet in bowls garnished with fresh basil or strawberries for an extra touch.