Basil and Mint Sorbet

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 103.7
  • Total Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 2.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 0.1 g

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Introduction

This is a traditional Italian anitpasti dish (something to be served before the main course), although it is sweet enough to be a pleasant treat after dinner as well. You could lower the calories and carb count by using more Splenda and less sugar, although I'm not sure how the syrup would turn out. This is a traditional Italian anitpasti dish (something to be served before the main course), although it is sweet enough to be a pleasant treat after dinner as well. You could lower the calories and carb count by using more Splenda and less sugar, although I'm not sure how the syrup would turn out.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    Sugar syrup:
    1 c water
    3/4 c sugar
    1/4 c Splenda (for baking)

    Herb water:
    1/2 c fresh basil leaves
    1/2 c fresh mint leaves
    2 cups water
    1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

In sauce pan, add water, sugar, and Splenda to make syrup. Bring to boil, then lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Chill.

In blender, puree mint and basil with 1 cup of water, then add 2nd cup of water and lemon juice. Mix. Chill.

Mix herb water and syrup together. Use directions for your ice cream maker to form sorbet.

Can spoon into individual dishes and garnish with sprig of mint if desired.

Makes approx 8 1/2 cup servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LILWASPUD.