FRESH STRAWBERRY GRANITA
You can make and serve this gorgeous Italian frozen iced dessert anytime, but it's really best enjoyed during the summer months. Not only is it cold and delicious, but it forces you to stick your hot, sweaty face in the freezer four or five times to stir. The technique of using a fork several times to mix the freezing granita results in perfect icy crystals.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse strawberries with cold water; let drain. Transfer berries to a blender and add sugar, water, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and salt.
- Pulse several times to get the mixture moving, then blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into a large baking dish. Puree should only be about 3/8 inch deep in the dish.
- Place dish uncovered in the freezer until mixture barely begins to freeze around the edges, about 45 minutes. Mixture will still be slushy in the center.
- Lightly stir the crystals from the edge of the granita mixture into the center, using a fork, and mix thoroughly. Close freezer and chill until granita is nearly frozen, 30 to 40 more minutes. Mix lightly with a fork as before, scraping the crystals loose. Repeat freezing and stirring with the fork 3 to 4 times until the granita is light, crystals are separate, and granita looks dry and fluffy.
- Portion granita into small serving bowls to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 26.3 mg, Sugar 13.9 g
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Ahmad Shaheer
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Emmanuel Atta Attipoe
[email protected]Delicious!
Ajayi Odunayo
[email protected]This strawberry granita is incredible. The flavors are summer in a cup. The recipe is easy to follow and if you use a blender as directed there isn't any freezing in a pan business to worry about. I can't wait to make this again with other fruit, may
Ashish Rai
[email protected]This granita was delicious! I used fresh strawberries from my garden and it was the perfect summer treat. It was easy to make and only took a few minutes. I will definitely be making this again.
Sarah Ryan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a summer party and everyone loved it. It was the perfect way to cool off on a hot day. The only thing I would change is to use more sugar. I found it to be a little tart for my taste.