No-Churn Lemon-Basil Sorbet

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Sweet, tart, and refreshing, this lemon sorbet with a touch of basil is the perfect ending to a meal! You can make this without an ice cream freezer, just allow plenty of time for it to freeze.

Submitted by Bibi
Published on August 9, 2020
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
6 hrs 50 mins
Total Time:
7 hrs
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar

  • 1 ¾ cups water

  • ½ cup fresh basil sprigs (Optional)

  • 2 cups fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

  • 8 slices lemon (Optional)

  • 1 sprig fresh basil (Optional)

Directions

  1. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, 3 to 5 minutes. Boil for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add basil sprigs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 20 minutes.

  2. Pour into a 9x13-inch metal baking pan or two 8-inch metal cake pans.

  3. Place in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Remove basil leaves and stir. Freeze for 6 to 8 hours, stirring sorbet with a fork about once per hour until all the liquid is frozen.

  4. Scoop sorbet into individual serving dishes and garnish with lemon slices and fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

188 Calories
0g Fat
51g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 188
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 45g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 107mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.