Purple Basil Sorbet...for Science!

[lindaj]

We have a new ice cream maker attachment (thanks, hak42!).

We have a citrus juicer (thanks, tytso!).

We have abundant purple basil growing on the front porch (thanks, Lyman Estate Greenhouses!).

And so, what else was there to do?

Purple Basil Sorbet!

It was an experiment, to be sure. I kinda like it. I don't think terse_scribe does, though. Vivid color, heavy basil aroma, herb-y basil flavor. Not really intended as a dessert, I'm sure...probably intended as a palate cleanser. Makes me want to prepare a multi-course gourmet meal, just so that I can make use of such a thing. :-)

Comments

[eccentrific.livejournal.com]

I have to wonder how purple basil ice cream would come out... probably more dessert-like. As a sorbet, it does sound a bit too... strong

[lindalee.livejournal.com]

It's a little strong. I actually used the higher end of the range of recommended basil, because my basil plants were tasting a bit bland (I think they got over-fertilized).

I'm not sure how the dairy-and-basil thing would work out...but maybe?