Pink Grapefruit Sorbet Basil (Print Version)

Tangy sorbet featuring fresh pink grapefruit juice and fragrant basil garnish for a bright finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sorbet Base

01 - 1 cup granulated sugar
02 - 1 cup water
03 - 2 cups freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
04 - 2 teaspoons finely grated pink grapefruit zest
05 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Garnish

06 - 12 fresh basil leaves, small and tender

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - Whisk together cooled simple syrup, pink grapefruit juice, grapefruit zest, and lemon juice in a large bowl or measuring jug until thoroughly incorporated.
03 - Pour mixture into ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until reaching soft-serve consistency, approximately 20-25 minutes.
04 - Transfer churned sorbet to freezer-safe container, cover tightly, and freeze for 4-6 hours or until completely firm.
05 - Scoop sorbet into chilled bowls or glasses. Place 2 fresh basil leaves atop each serving and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The grapefruit hits you first, bright and wakeful, but then the basil sneaks in like a gentle breeze that makes you pause and wonder what just happened
  • Its the kind of dessert that clears your palate and your mind simultaneously, perfect when you need something that feels indulgent but somehow light
02 -
  • Straining your grapefruit juice through a fine mesh sieve removes pulp that can make the sorbet feel gritty instead of silky smooth
  • If you skip the ice cream maker method and use the fork stirring technique, set a timer because consistency in those 30 minute intervals matters more than you would think
03 -
  • Room temperature grapefruit juice yields more liquid than cold juice when you are squeezing those fruits
  • The sorbet is best eaten within a week because it eventually starts to develop ice crystals that change that perfect creamy texture

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