Strawberry and Lavender Sorbet
Strawberry and Lavender Sorbet
Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 TBSP dried lavender
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 oz vodka (optional*)
Garnish:
fresh strawberries
dried lavender
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar. Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil and simmer, stirring frequently, until sugar is completely dissolved. Add lavender and remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
2. In the container of a blender or food processor, combine strawberries and lemon juice; process until pureed.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine syrup and strawberry puree.
4. Pour the sorbet mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe container. Place in freezer. Every hour or so, remove sorbet from the freezer and use a fork to break up, stir, and smash chunks of sorbet. Smooth and even out sorbet before returning to the freezer. Repeat stirring process until mixture is completely frozen.
5. To serve, scoop into bowls and enjoy!
*Vodka will help to keep the mixture from freezing solid. If you prefer to omit the vodka, it may be necessary to remove the frozen sorbet from the freezer about 15 minutes or so before serving.
