Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  4               cups  freshly squeezed tangerine juice
  1                cup  plus 3 tablespoons sugar
  2        tablespoons  minced lavender flowers
                        pesticide-free rose petals and mint -- if desired
                        -- leaves
                        -- as an accompaniment

Preparation:

1. In a nonreactive saucepan set over moderate heat, heat 2 cups of the tangerine juice with the sugar, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Add the lavender, bring to a boil, and simmer 20 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes. 2. Strain juice through a fine sieve into a bowl, stir in remaining juice, then transfer to an ice-cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer's directions. If desired, serve with fresh pesticide-free rose petals and mint leave