Lime Basil Sorbet

Name: Lime Basil Sorbet
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 cups fresh lime juice, divided (about 15 limes); 1/2 cup light-colored corn syrup; 3/4 cup packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon grated lime rind; Finely grated lime rind (optional)

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups fresh lime juice, divided (about 15 limes)
1/2 cup light-colored corn syrup
3/4 cup packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped
2 cups water
1 tablespoon grated lime rind
Finely grated lime rind (optional)

Directions

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Combine sugar, 1 cup juice, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook 2 minutes or until sugar melts, stirring constantly. Stir in basil. Cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Pour mixture into a bowl. Add remaining 1 cup juice, 2 cups water, and 1 tablespoon rind. Cover and chill. Strain mixture through a fine sieve; discard solids. Pour mixture into a freezer can of an ice-cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Spoon mixture into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze 1 hour or until firm. Garnish with finely grated rind, if desired.