Pink Grapefruit Basil Sorbet (Print Version)

A refreshing blend of pink grapefruit and basil for a light, elegant frozen treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sorbet Base

01 - 1 cup granulated sugar
02 - 1 cup water

→ Fruit

03 - 2 cups freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice (about 3-4 large grapefruits)
04 - 2 teaspoons pink grapefruit zest

→ Herbs

05 - 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, packed

→ Optional Enhancements

06 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
07 - Pinch of sea salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring continuously until sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat immediately.
02 - Add fresh basil leaves to the hot syrup. Cover saucepan and let steep for 15 minutes to extract herbal essence.
03 - Pour syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove basil leaves. Allow strained syrup to cool completely to room temperature.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together pink grapefruit juice, zest, cooled basil syrup, lemon juice if using, and sea salt until fully incorporated.
05 - Refrigerate base for at least 1 hour until thoroughly cold, ensuring optimal freezing results.
06 - Transfer chilled mixture to ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes according to manufacturer instructions until mixture reaches thick, slushy consistency.
07 - Spoon sorbet into freezer-safe container. Cover tightly and freeze for minimum 3 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
08 - Let sorbet stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The basil transforms ordinary grapefruit into something restaurant-worthy with almost no extra effort
  • Its naturally dairy-free and vegan but still feels indulgent enough for dinner parties
  • The vibrant pink color makes it stunning on any dessert table
02 -
  • Chilling your mixture thoroughly before churning makes the difference between icy crystals and smooth sorbet
  • The basil flavor develops beautifully overnight, so this sorbet actually tastes better on day two
03 -
  • Roll your grapefruits on the counter before juicing to extract every last drop of liquid
  • Use organic grapefruits if possible since youre using the zest

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