Basil & Cherry Sorbet
Sweet, silky smooth cherry sorbet has a hint of basil for the perfect after dinner treat.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Roasted Cherries (see above for instructions)
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 4 leaves fresh basil
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- few pinches salt
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn off heat. Put in basil leaves and let cool. Remove basil leaves.
- Puree Roasted Cherries, sugar syrup, lemon juice, and few pinches salt in a food processor until smooth.
- Taste and add more lemon if necessary. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.
- Chill in refrigerator several hours until very cold or overnight.
- Churn in ice cream maker until thick, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a freezable container and freeze for 4 hours until firm.
- Enjoy!
