Thursday, August 9, 2012

Meyer Lemon Sorbet with Fresh Thyme


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Some of you might not know, I don’t really like summer.  It’s so hot that sometimes I hesitate to turn on the oven to bake my cakes or cookies.  It’s way too hot to wear clothes that cover my baby fats (note: fats from babies that I had, of course….no, there’s no buns in the oven, I promise).  It’s way too hot to workout under the sun after 10 am!  I probably can go on and on….but let’s focus on the positive of summer, shall we?  The best thing about summer that I can think of, would be indulging in frozen desserts like this Meyer Lemon Sorbet with Fresh Thyme without feeling guilty.  It’s a really light and refreshing treat that won’t weight you down.  Plus, it’s super simple to make.
 
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I added some fresh thyme leaves to infuse the simple syrup that’s going into making this sorbet.  The lemony fresh thyme compliment the Meyer lemon really well.  Last year, I made the Mixed Berries-Kiwi Sorbet with fresh basil in it.  I love the fresh herbs in these sorbets.  The earthiness of the herbs added the depth of flavor and balance out the sweetness. 

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I made the Mixed Berries Sorbet without an ice cream machine last year.  Simply stir the mixture once or twice after the mixture is in the freezer for an hour.  You can do the same with this recipe if you don’t have an ice cream machine.  But, I really recommend you to get one.  Besides sorbets, you can use it to make some Valrhona Dark Chocolate Ice Cream, Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream, or French Roasted Coffee Ice Cream.  See how much fun I’ve been having with my ice cream machine? 

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Besides enjoying this Meyer Lemon Sorbet with Fresh Thyme as is, my favorite way to serve it is to pour processo over a couple of scoops.  What should I call it now?  hm…Let's see, it’s a dessert, it’s a drink, it’s cool and it’s a totally fun treat.  Whatever you want to name it, I don’t think I care much.  Just give this a try and I'm sure you’ll love it too.  

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If you’re serving this sorbet to the kids and they also want the bubbly fun, simply substitute the processo with some sparkling white grape juice.  Until next time, have fun and make this Meyer Lemon Sorbet with Fresh Thyme soon!

Trio
 

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Meyer Lemon Sorbet with Fresh Thyme: (Printable Recipe)

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
12 springs of fresh thyme
1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest
1 cup Meyer lemon juice
1 tablespoon limoncello (optional)


In a small saucepan, bring sugar, water and the thyme to a boil, stir until all the sugar has dissolved.   Remove from heat, cover and let the syrup steep for an hour. 

Then, stir in the Meyer lemon zest, lemon juice and limoncello.  Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

When ready to churn, remove the thyme springs and churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instruction.  Enjoy the sorbet or transfer to a freezer safe container and freeze until firm.  About 4 hours or overnight.  Let stand at room temperature for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. 

Or, pour processo over a couple scoops of sorbet as an adult and elegant treat.  Enjoy!

*Note: for the kids, you can use sparkling white grape juice to replace the processo.






25 comments:

  1. This looks amazing! The pics are wonderfull :)

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    1. Thank you dear. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend so far. :)

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  2. This sorbet must be full of citrus flavour! Beautiful pictures!

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    1. Oh yes, I love the citrus flavor in this dessert. So refreshing.

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  3. The sorbet looks so SUMMERY and REFRESHING!

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    1. Thank you. Yes, it's so refreshing. I probably can eat it everyday as dessert.

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  4. I do not like this heat either. I'm not made for this weather! But I AM made for lemon sorbet!!

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    1. Totally agree with you. It's close to midnight and the temperature inside the house is 80+F! Can't believe it! I have a good reason to scoop myself a couple of this sorbet after this message! LOL...

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  5. This makes me cooler just looking at it. Love the bubbly addition :)

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    1. Oh yeah...the bubbly addition is a must try. It's so much fun.

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  6. That meyer lemon sorbet looks gorgeous and I bet it tastes fabulous, Amy.
    Only thing is, I want some with a piece of cake! So much for my calorie counts:)

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    1. Hm...I think this would be really nice on a piece of cake too. Hey, isn't it that the calories don't count on desserts? At least, that's what I thought. ;)

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  7. Fun! Sorry to say that I'm on the summer-lovers bandwagon...although our summer this year is a fair breezy 80 degrees every day with fresh fruit popping out every conceivable orifice on earth, so I'm probably biased. I'm also just such a sucker for making frozen custards, ice cream pies, and frozen bars. Looks like this one is going in my recipe box as well, thanks for sharing!

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    1. hehe...good that you enjoy and love the summer weather. :) I love the activities...just not the heats. (hm...that sounds very contradicting!) hahaah...

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  8. I'm an all year kinda girl and enjoy all of the seasons. Of course I have my favorites though. This is perfect for summer. I would like to try it with some limoncello.

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    1. hm....with limoncello sounds awesome! Guess I'll give that a try next. I have a new batch of this sorbet getting set in the freezer now. hehehe...

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  9. I've got the A/C cranked on today, so I could definitely go for a big scoop of this refreshing sorbet. And please make mine with extra bubbly. LOL

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    1. I love the way you "place the order"...extra bubbly is the way to go, girl! hahaha...

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  10. Oh my, what an chilling icy treat! Wish I can have some right now. It's been a hot day today.
    Hope you're going to have a great weekend, dear.
    Kristy

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    1. Oh yeah...this is my summer favorite dessert now. Can't afford not to have some ready in the freezer these days. :) Hope your weekend was wonderful and wish you a great week ahead.

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  11. I used to dislike summer in Japan. So hot and humid and it's unbearable. Then I moved to here and summer is not summer that I know. I am wearing a long sleeves now and it doesn't get hot enough for kids to play with water. After I went to Santa Barbara this time, I really wish that I could live there - nice comfortable weather (I know LA or SD can be hotter than SB). Houses around here don't even have A/C and even nowadays heater turns on in the morning! Crazy huh...and we live in same California... LOL. Anyway back to this delicious sorbet! My mouth water immediately when I read "Meyer lemon". Yum.... I can easily finish 3 servings, really. Beautiful presentation too!

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    1. Long sleeves? I'm envy! I've always enjoy weather in SF much better than LA's. If I have a long sleeve shirt on, I probably will be melted and disappeared in 3 minutes, no, make that 3 seconds! hahahahaa....

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  12. Beautiful photos! I've never been a fan of summer either until I moved to New Hampshire where winter seems to last forever. Now I still do not enjoy the heat; but I'm definitely not ready for winter. I absolutely love anything with Meyer lemons. This would be a perfect way to beat the heat for sure. I love the addition of thyme. Yum!

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    1. Oh, if you love Meyer Lemons, you've got to give this a try. You'll definitely love it. :) Good you're enjoying your weather in New Hampshire. I guess L.A. is really the opposite...we don't really get a winter at all! Wish you a beautiful week ahead, Candace.

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  13. Hah - I love how you described baby fats :) I am not a fan of Summer much at all when it gets above 70 degrees. But this is a perfect way to cool down. :)

    I wanted to take a second to invite you over to my blog and to submit to my link party if you'd like. Have a great week!

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