Violet Lavender Sorbet
Delight your taste buds with the enchanting floral flavors of Violet Lavender Sorbet, a refreshing and elegantly nuanced dessert perfect for warm days or special occasions. This recipe combines a fragrant infusion of dried culinary lavender with the sweet, floral essence of violet syrup, balanced by a hint of bright lemon juice. Gently simmered to create a homemade lavender syrup and optionally enhanced with a drop of food-grade violet gel for a stunning hue, this sorbet is easy to make without the need for an ice cream maker. With its creamy yet airy texture achieved through intermittent whisking, this freezer-friendly treat delivers a sophisticated taste and an irresistible pop of color. Ideal for garden parties or as a palate cleanser, this violet-infused creation celebrates the beauty of floral desserts in every scoop!
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Ingredients
- 500 ml Water
- 200 g Granulated sugar
- 1.5 tbsp Dried culinary lavender
- 120 ml Violet syrup
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 drop Food-grade violet color gel (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, granulated sugar, and dried culinary lavender.
Step 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has fully dissolved. This should take about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the lavender steep for 10 minutes to infuse its flavor into the syrup.
Step 4
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl to remove the lavender flowers. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Step 5
Once the syrup is cool, stir in the violet syrup, lemon juice, and food-grade violet color gel (if using) to enhance the color.
Step 6
Transfer the mixture to a shallow, freezer-safe container and freeze for 2 hours, or until the edges start to firm up.
Step 7
Remove the container from the freezer and whisk the mixture vigorously to break up ice crystals. Alternatively, you can use a fork or a hand blender.
Step 8
Repeat the freezing and whisking process every 30 minutes for an additional 2-3 hours, or until the sorbet is smooth and fully frozen.
Step 9
When ready to serve, let the sorbet sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften slightly, then scoop into bowls or cones.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (859.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1096.5 |
| Total Fat 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 21.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 287.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 282.3g | |
| Protein 0.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 65.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 101.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories