Lemon Basil Sorbet

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups water 1 1/4 cups cane sugar 3 Tbsp fresh basil 2 cups water 1 cup fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring first amount of water and sugar to a simmer and cook until mixture is clear and has the consistency of corn syrup. Cool simple syrup completely.

2. Place basil and a small amount of water in a blender and puree until smooth.

3. Combine simple syrup, basil juice, second amount of water and lemon juice. Place in a homemade ice cream freezer and follow the directions to freeze the sorbet.