Blueberry Basil Lemonade Sorbet (Printable)

Vibrant blueberry, lemon, and basil sorbet—refreshingly cool and vegan, perfect for a summer treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
02 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
03 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Syrup

04 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 3/4 cup water

→ Herbs

06 - 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

→ Other

07 - Pinch of salt

# How-to Steps:

01 - Add granulated sugar and water to a small saucepan. Simmer gently over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from the heat, stir in basil leaves, and steep for 10 minutes. Strain the syrup, discarding basil leaves.
02 - Place blueberries, lemon zest, freshly squeezed lemon juice, basil-infused syrup, and salt in a blender. Process until the mixture is completely smooth.
03 - Pour the blueberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any skins and seeds for an ultrasmooth texture.
04 - Transfer the strained mixture to a shallow freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze for 4 to 6 hours, stirring with a fork every 30 to 60 minutes to break up ice crystals. Continue until the sorbet achieves a smooth, scoopable consistency.
05 - If using an ice cream maker, churn the blended mixture according to the manufacturer’s instructions for a creamier result.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Contains simple ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Perfect for vegan and gluten free diets
  • No special equipment needed unless you want ultra creamy results
  • Ready in just half an hour of hands on time with minimal prep
  • Makes an eye catching dessert for parties or casual days
02 -
  • Low calorie and packed with antioxidants
  • No dairy gluten or major allergens included
  • Flexibly adapts with berries or herbs on hand
03 -
  • Steep your basil just ten minutes or risk bitterness but feel free to add a few extra leaves for punch.
  • Always taste before freezing in case your lemons or berries need a touch extra sugar or juice.
  • Wiping down the mixing container each time you scrape aerates better for creamier texture.
  • For truly smooth results never skip straining and use the freshest herbs and fruit you can find.

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