Watermelon-Lavender Sorbet

Name: Watermelon-Lavender Sorbet
Ingredients: 4 ½ cups pureed watermelon pulp (divided) (put watermelon chunks in a blender); ½ cup sugar (or part Splenda); 1 tablespoon lavender flowers-leaves (culinary type); ⅛ teaspoon salt (or to taste); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons of vodka (watermelon or citrus flavors work well) *Vodka helps to prevent sorbet from setting up too firm

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Lavender Sorbet or Granita served in two clear glass dessert dishes garnished with sprigs of lavender. Serving bowl full of Sorbet/Granita in background.

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Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

4 ½ cups pureed watermelon pulp (divided) (put watermelon chunks in a blender)
½ cup sugar (or part Splenda)
1 tablespoon lavender flowers-leaves (culinary type)
⅛ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons of vodka (watermelon or citrus flavors work well) *Vodka helps to prevent sorbet from setting up too firm

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium high heat, add ½ cup watermelon pulp, sugar, lavender and salt. Bring to a slow boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cover for 10 minutes.
Place strainer over a large bowl and pour syrup mixture through, straining out lavender flowers. Add remaining 4 cups watermelon, lemon juice and vodka. Stir until blended.
Pour into container, cover, place in freezer. When semi-solid, mash up sorbet with a fork and freeze again. When frozen, place sorbet mixture into a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Scoop desired amount into a small bowl or parfait dish, garnish with a small wedge of watermelon and a lavender sprig.

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