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Meyer Lemon-Thyme Sorbetto

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Meyer Lemon-Thyme Sorbetto is fresh and perfectly balanced; tart and infused with fresh thyme to create a light dessert.

Ingredients

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Thyme Simple Syrup

  • 2 C Water
  • 2 C Sugar
  • 1 Tbs of picked thyme leaves

Sorbetto

  • 1 C fresh lemon juice (about 6 large lemons), strained and chilled
  • 2–2/3 C Simple Syrup (recipe below will yield approx 2–2/3 C)
  • 1 Tbs of finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp picked thyme leaves

Instructions

Thyme Simple Syrup

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water sugar and thyme leaves.
  2. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, whisking often to dissolve the sugar.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 4 minutes, while continuing to whisk until all the sugar is dissolved.
  4. Remove from the heat and cool, then transfer to a bowl or container, cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.

Sorbetto

  1. In a bowl whisk together juice, thyme syrup and zest.
  2. Pour into the container of an ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturers instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig.

Notes

Basil also creates a delicious flavor variation. Consider it as a palate cleanser in between dishes as well as a sweet ending.

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