Delightful Lemon Basil Sorbet (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 2 cups fresh lemon juice
02 - 1 cup sugar
03 - 1 cup water
04 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

# Instructions:

01 - In a saucepan, heat the sugar and water over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
02 - Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chopped basil leaves. Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes.
03 - Strain the basil-infused syrup into a blender, discarding the basil leaves.
04 - Add the fresh lemon juice to the blender and blend until smooth.
05 - Transfer the sorbet base to a container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely chilled.
06 - Pour the chilled sorbet base into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
07 - Transfer the churned sorbet to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure the sorbet base is thoroughly chilled before churning for a smooth texture.
02 - If the sorbet is too sweet, balance it with a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of salt.

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