Blueberry Sorbet

This bright-tasting sorbet gains an exquisite aroma from a small amount of lavender. Prep and Cook Time: 1 hour, plus at least 1 1/2 hours of chilling and freezing time.

Yield: Makes about 5 cups (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

• 3/4  cup  sugar
• 1/4  teaspoon  dried culinary lavender (optional)
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 3  pints fresh or frozen blueberries (6 cups)
• 3  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice

Preparation

1. In a saucepan, bring sugar, 1 cup water, and lavender, if using, to a boil. Add salt and simmer 2 minutes. Transfer sugar syrup to a metal bowl and let cool to room temperature. Strain and discard lavender.

2. In a blender, purée sugar syrup, blueberries, and lemon juice. Strain and discard seeds and skin. Cover and chill sorbet mixture at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.

3. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a freezer-safe dish, cover, and freeze until hard, at least 1 hour and up to overnight.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

108 (3% from fat)

Protein:

0.6g

Fat:

0.3g (sat 0.0)

Carbohydrate:

28g

Fiber:

2g

Sodium:

64mg

Cholesterol:

0.0mg