Tomato Basil Sorbet
Ingredients
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped (about 4 large leaves)
4 large ripe tomatoes, skins removed and seeded
2 tablespoons lemon juice
zest of one lemon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Preparation
1
In a small saucepan, bring sugar, water, and basil leaves to a boil. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
2
Remove skin and seeds from tomatoes, and roughly chop. Place in a blender with the basil simple syrup and puree until smooth.
3
Add the lemon juice, salt, and tomato paste and blend until incorporated.
4
Process the mixture in an ice-cream maker according the manufacturer’s instructions.
Tools
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Yield:
8.0 servings
Added:
Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 3:49am
