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Ingredients
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Blackberry Basil Sorbet
Spiced Pear Sorbet
Orange Vanilla Sorbet
Method
Blackberry Basil Sorbet
Add Basil and Lemon Juice
Remove the saucepan from heat, add fresh basil leaves and lemon juice. Let it steep for 15 minutes.
Blend and Strain
Using a blender, blend the mixture until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Freeze the Sorbet
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours.
Spiced Pear Sorbet
Cook the Pears
In a large saucepan, combine diced pears, sugar, water, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until pears are soft and the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
Add Lemon Juice
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
Blend and Chill
Blend the mixture until smooth, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Freeze the Sorbet
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours.
Orange Vanilla Sorbet
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine fresh orange juice, sugar, vanilla extract, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Chill the Mixture
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours until it is well chilled.
Freeze the Sorbet
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours.