BASIL GRANITA WITH PEACHES
The elegance of this clean, balanced combination of basil-flavored honeydew juice and sliced stone fruit belies its simplicity: The granita is essentially shave ice. Serve as an intermezzo or light dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add basil; cook until basil turns bright green, about 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to ice-water bath until cool, about 1 minute. Drain; pat dry.
- Stir together sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar has dissolved. Add basil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat; let cool completely.
- Puree the basil mixture in a blender, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in honeydew juice. Refrigerate, covered, 8 to 12 hours.
- Using the back of a spoon, press basil mixture through a fine sieve into a nonreactive bowl. Stir in lemon juice and salt. Transfer to an 8-inch square nonreactive baking dish, and place in freezer. Rake with a fork every 30 minutes until mixture is completely frozen, about 3 hours.
- Arrange peaches on 6 chilled serving plates, dividing evenly; top with granita. Garnish with basil sprigs and flowers.
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Sambesiwe Dingela
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of granita, but this basil granita with peaches changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and refreshing. I love the way the basil adds a touch of savory to the sweetness of the peaches. It's the perfect summer dessert.
Lal bux Lal bux
[email protected]This granita is the perfect summer dessert. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love the combination of basil and peaches. The basil adds a subtle herbal note that perfectly complements the sweetness of the peaches. I highly recommend this recip
jack brown
[email protected]I made this granita for a brunch party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and refreshing texture. I especially appreciated how easy it was to make. I simply pureed the peaches and basil, added some sugar and water, and froze it. I
Abdo Ramadan
[email protected]This was my first time making granita and I was really happy with the results! The basil granita with peaches was light, refreshing, and flavorful. I loved the contrast between the cold granita and the warm, juicy peaches. I will definitely be making
Mbuyelo baloyi
[email protected]I found this granita to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred it if there was less sugar. However, the texture was perfect and the basil and peaches were a great combination.
Nsuhhy Duutdux7tdyi
[email protected]This granita was a bit too icy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if it had been more slushy. However, the flavor was still very good. The basil and peaches were a great combination.
Aliraza Mangi
[email protected]This basil granita with peaches is the perfect summer dessert. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love the combination of basil and peaches. The basil adds a subtle herbal note that perfectly complements the sweetness of the peaches. I highly r
Philip Donnelly
[email protected]I made this granita for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and refreshing texture. I especially appreciated how easy it was to make. I simply pureed the peaches and basil, added some sugar and water, and froze it. It was
Symone Cannon
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a refreshing summer treat. The basil granita with peaches is easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of sweet and savory. This is a recipe that I will definitely be making again.
Vd Hiv
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of granita, but this basil granita with peaches changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and refreshing. I love the way the basil adds a touch of savory to the sweetness of the peaches. It's the perfect summer dessert.
Md Nkja
[email protected]This granita is the perfect summer dessert. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love the combination of basil and peaches. The basil adds a subtle herbal note that perfectly complements the sweetness of the peaches. I highly recommend this recip
Tracy Martinez
[email protected]I made this granita for a brunch party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and refreshing texture. I especially appreciated how easy it was to make. I simply pureed the peaches and basil, added some sugar and water, and froze it. I
Fatoom Surani
[email protected]This was my first time making granita and I was really happy with the results! The basil granita with peaches was light, refreshing, and flavorful. I loved the contrast between the cold granita and the warm, juicy peaches. I will definitely be making
weam nazzal
[email protected]I found this granita to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred it if there was less sugar. However, the texture was perfect and the basil and peaches were a great combination.
RJ KIBRIA
[email protected]This granita was a bit too icy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if it had been more slushy. However, the flavor was still very good. The basil and peaches were a great combination.
Joy Ray
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of granita, but this basil granita with peaches changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and refreshing. I love the way the basil adds a touch of savory to the sweetness of the peaches. It's the perfect summer dessert.
Wahaab Afzal
[email protected]This granita is absolutely stunning! The vibrant green color of the basil and the golden hue of the peaches make it a feast for the eyes. And the taste is just as impressive. The basil adds a subtle herbal note that perfectly complements the sweetnes
Nishani Chathuragi
[email protected]I made this granita for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and refreshing texture. I especially appreciated how easy it was to make. I simply pureed the peaches and basil, added some sugar and water, and froze it. It was
Elizabeth Herrera
[email protected]This basil granita with peaches was a delightful treat! The combination of sweet peaches and aromatic basil was simply irresistible. The granita had the perfect texture - light, fluffy, and just a touch icy. I loved the contrast between the cold gran