Orange and basil sorbet

Name: Orange and basil sorbet
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 oranges 2 zested; 250g caster sugar; a large bunch basil

Published: December 19, 2014 at 2:28 PM

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Serves 4

Easy

Total time: 30 mins

+ freezing

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The addition of basil rounds out the orange flavour in this refreshing sorbet. With just three ingredients it couldn't be simpler, and there's no need for an ice cream maker

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Ingredients

Nutrition

4 oranges

2 zested
250g caster sugar
a large bunch basil

Nutrition: per serving

kcal268
fat0.1g
carbs70.7g
fibre0.1g
protein0.6g
salt0.01g

Method

step 1

Gently heat the sugar with 250ml water until dissolved, then simmer for 2 minutes. Tear the basil leaves, add to the syrup and infuse until cool. strain, mix with the orange juice and zest then churn in an ice cream maker until frozen, or freeze in a container, stirring once or twice.

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