Refreshing Lemon-Basil Ice

By JodyWilliams

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup slivered fresh basil
• 2 t. finely shredded lemon peel
• 2 T. lemon juice

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

In medium saucepan bring water and sugar to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. remove from heat, cool slightly (20 minutes). Add basil and let stand 30 minutes more. Pour through a fine mesh sieve; discard basil. Stir lemon peel and juice into syrup. Pour into a shallow baking dish. Cover, freeze 2 hours (edges should be firm and center almost firm)

Transfer mixture, half at a time, to blender. Cover; blend until slushy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Spoon back into dish, spreading evenly. Cover, freeze 2 hours more or until firm.

To serve, with a small ice cream scoop scrape across surface of mixture. Place scoops in small dishes. top with lemon slices, fresh mint leaves and/or edible flowers.