In the sweltering summer heat, a refreshing and flavorful treat can be the perfect way to cool down. Basil granita with peaches combines the aromatic freshness of basil with the sweet juiciness of peaches, creating a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing dessert or a unique and flavorful way to start your day, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON-BASIL GRANITA
Steps:
- Combine the sugar with 3 cups water in a medium saucepan. Warm the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from the heat, and cool to room temperature.
- Add the basil to the sugar syrup and muddle the leaves with the base of a wooden spoon. Let steep for 1 hour. Strain the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish (discard the basil). Stir in the lemon juice and vodka, if using. Freeze until the mixture begins to set, about 2 hours. Scrape with a fork to form small crystals in the ice every 30 minutes to an hour until the mixture is fully frozen, about 1 hour more.
- Serve the granita in chilled glasses, garnished with the small basil leaves.
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.
PEACH GRANITA
Looking for a cool, healthy treat? This icy dessert is full of fruit and little else.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 2h45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Puree peaches, water, sugar, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender; add more sugar to taste. Transfer to an 8-inch-square baking dish. Freeze for 2 1/2 hours, scraping with a fork every hour (mixture should be icy and fluffy). Stir in basil.
TOMATO & BASIL GRANITA
An unusual and delicious dinner party starter
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Snack, Starter, Supper
Time 25m
Yield Serves 8 as a starter
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Chop the tomatoes and place in a bowl with all the other ingredients except the basil leaves. If you have time, leave them to macerate at room temperature overnight. Blitz in a blender - in batches, then strain through a fine sieve. Shred the basil leaves and stir through.
- Clear a shelf in the freezer and place a sided metal tray in to chill. Make up your mix and leave to cool, then pour into the tray and cover with cling film. Freeze the liquid until frozen around the edges and slushy in the middle. Use a fork to break up the ice into smaller crystals. Return the tray to the freezer. Repeat the breaking up process every half hour (at least three times) until it's completely frozen and the texture of snow. For a quicker method: freeze the mixture in an ice tray, then blitz the cubes in a food processor just before serving. The texture will be slightly slushier, but just as delicious.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.65 milligram of sodium
POACHED PEACHES IN SPARKLING WINE WITH BASIL & VANILLA
Plump peaches poached in sparkling wine and served with silky smooth vanilla ice cream - the ideal summer pud
Provided by Tom Kerridge
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the vanilla pods, seeds and sugar in a saucepan with 200ml water and bring to the boil over a medium heat. Once boiling, drop in the basil and peaches. Poach for 2-3 mins until just tender, then put a lid on the pan and leave the peaches to cool in the syrup.
- Once cool, pour in the sparkling wine and leave for 10 mins. While the poached fruit is soaking up the wine, beat the vanilla, mascarpone and cream together to soft peaks. Serve the peaches in a bowl with plenty of the liquid. Finish with a spoonful of the cream and a few basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 40 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
GRANNY SMITH, GINGER, AND BASIL GRANITA
Categories Fruit Juice Blender Juicer Ginger Dessert Fourth of July Frozen Dessert Lemon Apple Basil Summer Gourmet
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice apples and process enough slices in juicer, skimming and discarding any foam, to measure 3 1/2 cups juice, then transfer juice to a large bowl and stir in vitamin C and lemon juice. Process ginger in juicer, then stir 1 tablespoon ginger juice into apple juice.
- Pulse together sugar and basil in a blender until sugar is bright green and basil is finely ground, then stir into apple juice until sugar is dissolved. Let stand 5 minutes, then pour through a fine-mesh sieve into an 8- to 9-inch metal baking pan.
- Freeze, stirring and crushing lumps with a fork every hour, until evenly frozen, 3 to 4 hours. Scrape with a fork to lighten texture, crushing any lumps.
PEACH GRANITA WITH LEMON BASIL
From Laurie Alleman, the former pastry chef at Galileo, and the owner of the Swiss Bakery and Pastry Shop in Burke, Virginia . This recipe yields a bonus--the poached fruit can be used for garnish, in a salad or for anything else you like. The granita only uses the poaching liquid. You can also experiment with other herbs, even other fruit. Most all the time is cooling, chilling and freezing time.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time P1DT4h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Do not peel, but stone and quarter the peaches.
- Bring the water, wine and sugar to a boil; add the peaches and reduce heat to low. Simmer peaches until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Add the coarsely chopped basil. Cover and refrigerate over night.
- Strain out fruit and basil. Reserve peaches for another use.
- Add lemon juice to taste.
- Freeze in shallow pan, stirring every half hour until frozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.5, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.4, Carbohydrate 60.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 58.7, Protein 0.9
BASIL AND LIME GRANITA
This is a lovely fresh granita that couldn't be easier to prepare. We like to add a couple of shots of vodka to it just before freezing, to make a more grown up version. Perfect for after a barbecue! Timing does not include 3 hours freezing time.
Provided by Noo8820
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a pan, dissolve the sugar in the water. Bring it to a boil and simmer for a couple of minutes. Remove from the heat, and add the basil leaves. Mix and leave to cool.
- When it is cold, remove the basil leaves and discard them. Add the lime juice, including any fleshy bits, and mix.
- Pour into a large freezer proof container, and put into the freezer.
- Every 15 minutes, for 2 hours, take out of the freezer and mix it up. Then every half an hour until the granita appears grainy and the crystals have been broken down. It should resemble snow or coarse sand.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy peaches.
- If you don't have a blender, you can mash the peaches by hand.
- To make the granita ahead of time, freeze it in a covered container for up to 2 weeks.
- When ready to serve, let the granita thaw for a few minutes at room temperature before scraping it with a fork.
- Garnish the granita with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of honey.
Conclusion:
Basil granita with peaches is a refreshing and delicious summer dessert that is easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a frozen treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet peaches, fragrant basil, and tangy lemon is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a cool and refreshing dessert, give basil granita with peaches a try.
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