strawberry and lavender sorbet
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A hint of lavender transforms a familiar strawberry sorbet into a perfumed dinner party dessert.
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6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup caster sugar (superfine)
- 6 - fresh lavender flowers,plus extra to decorate
- 5 cups strawberries,hulled
- 1 - egg white
How To Make strawberry and lavender sorbet
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Step 1Place the sugar in a pan and pour 1 1/4 cup water. Bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved
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Step 2Take the pan off the heat, add the flowers and leave to infuse (steep) for 1 hour. If time permits, chill the syrup in the refrigerator before using.
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Step 3Process the strawberries in a food processor or in batches in blender, then press the puree through a large sieve into a bowl.
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Step 4Pour the puree into a freezerproof container, strain in the syrup and freeze for 4 hours, or until mushy. Transfer to a food processor and process until smooth. Whisk the egg white until frothy, and stir into the sorbet. Spoon the sorbet back into the container and freeze until firm.
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Step 5Serve in scoops, piled into tall glasses and decorate with sprigs of lavender flowers.
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