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Refreshing Lemon Verbena Sorbet

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A light, bright, and herbaceous sorbet that serves as a perfect palate cleanser or a refreshing dessert. Made with fresh lemon juice and lemon verbena leaves, this sorbet is quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups water (480 ml)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 medium lemons)
  • 15–20 fresh lemon verbena leaves, gently bruised
  • Pinch of fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Combine 2 cups water and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. Add the bruised lemon verbena leaves to the warm syrup, cover the pan, and let steep for 20-25 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove leaves, pressing gently to extract flavor, then discard leaves.
  3. Stir in 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice and a pinch of fine sea salt into the infused syrup. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if needed.
  4. Transfer the sorbet base to a bowl and refrigerate until completely cold, about 2 hours or overnight.
  5. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions, usually 20-25 minutes, until thick and smooth.
  6. Transfer the sorbet to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.
  7. No ice cream maker method: Pour the chilled mixture into a shallow metal or glass pan. Freeze for 30 minutes, then stir vigorously with a fork to break up ice crystals. Repeat every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours until firm and scoopable.

Notes

Roll lemons on the counter before juicing to maximize juice. Bruise lemon verbena leaves gently to release oils without bitterness. If sorbet is too tart after chilling, add a tablespoon of simple syrup to sweeten without altering texture. For no ice cream maker method, stir mixture every 30 minutes during freezing to prevent large ice crystals. Use fresh lemon juice for best brightness. Steep lemon verbena for about 20 minutes to avoid bitterness.

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Keywords: lemon verbena sorbet, palate cleanser, lemon sorbet, refreshing dessert, vegan sorbet, dairy-free dessert, summer dessert

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