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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, granulated sugar, and dried culinary lavender.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has fully dissolved. This should take about 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the lavender steep for 10 minutes to infuse its flavor into the syrup.
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl to remove the lavender flowers. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Once the syrup is cool, stir in the violet syrup, lemon juice, and food-grade violet color gel (if using) to enhance the color.
Transfer the mixture to a shallow, freezer-safe container and freeze for 2 hours, or until the edges start to firm up.
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.
Repeat the freezing and whisking process every 30 minutes for an additional 2-3 hours, or until the sorbet is smooth and fully frozen.
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
Calories |
1096 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 287.5 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 282.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 101 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
