LAVENDER SORBET

Lavender Sorbet image

Provided by Charlotte J

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
9 -10 fresh lavender flowers, stem heads of or 2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

If using fresh lavender:.
With thumb and forefinger, pull the flowers from the stems (discarding stems). If using dried lavender you won't need this step.
Combine lavender flowers and sugar in a food processor and pulverize completely, about 1 minute.
Bring the water to a boil, remove pan from heat and add the sugar/lavender mixture, stirring to dissolve sugar.
Cover with a lid and let cool for at least 30 minutes.
Strain out flowers through a sieve, pressing flowers to get out any remaining liquid.
Add the lemon juice and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, then freeze in sorbet or ice cream mixer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101, Sodium 5.9, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 25.3, Protein 0.2