Sorbet a La Verveine – Homemade Lemon Verbena Sorbet

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Sorbet a La Verveine - Homemade Lemon Verbena Sorbet perfect for a refreshing treat in the heat

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup gently packed fresh lemon verbena leaf ( or substitute 16 medium-size scented geranium leaves , such as old-fashioned rose or Mabel Gray lemon )
	1 cup superfine sugar
	1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
	3 cups cold water
	fresh herb ( optional herb additions , grind any of the following with the lemon verbena leaves and sugar , 1 cup s )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

120

Sugar

30g

Fat

Sorbet a La Verveine, also known as Homemade Lemon Verbena Sorbet, is a refreshing treat perfect for hot summer days. Lemon verbena is a fragrant herb that grows in warm, sunny locations and has a pleasant lemony flavor. This homemade sorbet is easy to make and requires only a handful of ingredients, including sugar, lemon juice, and water. The recipe can easily be adapted to include other herbs such as mint or basil for added flavor.

Instructions

1.	In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine lemon verbena leaves, superfine sugar, lemon juice, and 1 cup water.
2.	Cook until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
3.	Place mixture in a blender and blend until smooth.
4.	Add remaining 2 cups of water and blend again.
5.	Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
6.	Chill until cool, then freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

PROS

This homemade lemon verbena sorbet is incredibly refreshing and perfect for hot summer days.

The recipe is easy to follow and doesn’t require any special equipment other than an ice cream maker.

CONS

Lemon verbena leaves can be difficult to find for some people, but scented geranium leaves make an excellent substitute.

The sorbet can be quite sweet, so adjust the amount of sugar to personal preference.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sorbet is a healthier alternative to traditional ice cream as it doesn’t contain any dairy.
Lemon verbena is a good source of antioxidants and is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.