Lemon Thyme Sorbet Recipe

Ingredients for Lemon Thyme Sorbet Recipe

• For a 1.5 quart ice cream maker
• Simple Syrup (2 parts water/1 part sugar)
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
• 1/2 c. lemon juice or RealLemon or 1-6oz can Lemonade concentrate (thawed)
• 1 Tbsp. thyme (use fresh or dried leaves, NOT ground)

Instructions

1. Follow the directions for your specific Ice Cream Maker to make a Simple Syrup. This will depend on the capacity of the freezer bowl. Ingredients can be adjusted as needed.
2. Bring the Simple Syrup to a boil.
3. Add the the thyme leaves (and lemon zest) and let the mixture boil for 2 minutes. This will infuse the flavor of the thyme and zest more evenly thru the mixture.
4. Remove the mixture from the heat and add the lemon juice.
5. Stir mixture and let sit until it reaches room temperature.
6. Taste the mixture and adjust the flavors to individual liking
7. Chill the mixture for 4 hours (this will also help with infusing the flavors as the mixture cools).
8. Pour mixture into freezer bowl and follow the manufacturers directions to finish and ENJOY!
9. This is a wonderful summer sorbet with a sweettart flavor and an interesting contrast with the thyme.