Lavender sorbet

Tags: Damon, ice
This sorbet has an amazingly light and delicate flavour. With fresh lavender heads, it will have a surprisingly intense colour—a vibrant translucent pink.
. Makes 500ml, serves 5. 5 steps
90g sugar   heat gently, about 15 minutes or until dissolved and fragrant prepare in ice cream machine
350ml water
2–3 heads lavender
sprig thyme
1/3 lemon juiced   stir in
A sorbet like this, with no additives, is best made no more than a day beforehand. It can be kept in the freezer, and moved to the fridge 40 minutes before serving.
You can use fresh or dried lavender. Use whole heads that you have picked yourself.
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