Violet Sorbet

 

Violet Sorbet

Violet is a delicate and beautiful flavor. In this recipe, violets infuse the sorbet for a very special dessert treat.

Prep Time25 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Recipes with Flowers, Sorbet, Violets
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 small bowls filled with violet flowers

  • 1  bowl of water

  • 3/4 bowl of fine sugar

  • 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

  • Bring the water to a boil. Remove from the heat and toss all but a handful of the violet flowers into it.
  • Add several dashes of fresh lemon juice.
  • Cover the bowl and allow the violets to infuse for a minimum of 2 hours. Longer is better.
  • Quickly mix the infused mixture with a handheld mixer.
  • Add the sugar to the mix. Cover it for at least an hour. During this time, stir it once or twice so that the sugar isn't sinking to the bottom.
  • Heat the mixture over low heat gently until the sugar completely dissolves.
  • Remove from the heat and drain the flowers.

  • Add the remaining handful of lightly chopped violet flowers to the cooled down mixture.
     Mix through.
  • Add the mixture to an ice cream or sorbet maker. Make the sorbet according to the machine's instructions.
  • Serve the sorbet. It goes well with violet sugar and crystallized violets sprinkled over the top of each serve.