Best Strawberries In Lemon Lavender Syrup Recipes

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STRAWBERRY LAVENDER SORBET



Strawberry Lavender Sorbet image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 28m

Yield 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cups strawberry puree, strained of seeds, from about 4 pints raw berries
3/4 to 1 cup lavender simple syrup, recipe follows
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons dried lavender

Steps:

  • Puree strawberries and send them through a fine sieve to catch the seeds. Whisk in cool lavender simple syrup and lemon juice. Taste for balance of acid and sweetness. Chill overnight in freezer.
  • Combine the sugar and the water in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and cool. Bring simple syrup back to a simmer and toss in dried lavender. Cover and infuse for a 30 minutes. Strain and cool. Store in a refrigerator.

STRAWBERRIES IN LEMON-LAVENDER SYRUP



Strawberries in Lemon-lavender Syrup image

This recipe was adapted from Chef Revsin of Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc. You can find the lavender flowers in the herb sections of the supermarket. Or try 2 to 3 whole cardamom seeds in place of the lavender-lovely!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 8m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh strawberries
6 tablespoons water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons dried lavender flowers
whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain strawberries. Hull and cut into halves or quarters into a big bowl and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, combine water, lemon juice, sugar and lavender and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and lavender is infused. Remove from heat and strain the syrup, discarding the blossoms.
  • Pour the strained syrup over the strawberries and toss gently to mix. Serve berries and syrup right away in nice glass bowls or stemmed glasses. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
  • You can prepare the syrup in advance and let it cool. Toss with berries just before serving. Enjoy!
  • Makes 4 servings.

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