Lavender Sorbet

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

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   With thumb and forefinger, pull the flowers from the stems (discarding stems). If using dried lavender you won't need this step.

2. 2

   Combine lavender flowers and sugar in a food processor and pulverize completely, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Bring the water to a boil, remove pan from heat and add the sugar/lavender mixture, stirring to dissolve sugar.

4. 4

   Cover with a lid and let cool for at least 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Strain out flowers through a sieve, pressing flowers to get out any remaining liquid.

6. 6

   Add the lemon juice and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, then freeze in sorbet or ice cream mixer.