Strawberry-Hibiscus Granita

Serves: 4

Zoie Ernser

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

43

Spice

51

Sweetness

51

Sourness

35

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan

2

Stir in hibiscus and basil sprig

3

Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 20 minutes

4

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl

5

Cover and chill hibiscus tea until cold, at least 1 hour

6

Meanwhile, blend quartered strawberries in a blender until finely puréed

7

Transfer to a large bowl; add tea, agave syrup, and 1 tablespoon lime juice

8

Season to taste, adding more agave and lime juice, if desired

9

Pour strawberry mixture into a 13x9x2" metal pan and freeze until top layer begins to harden, about 2 hours

10

Using a fork, scrape mixture to break frozen portions into tiny pieces

11

Freeze for 30 minutes; scrape again

12

Repeat until granita resembles fluffy shaved ice, about 4 hours

13

Divide among bowls

14

Garnish with basil leaves and diced strawberries

15

Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan

16

Stir in hibiscus and basil sprig

17

Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 20 minutes

18

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl

19

Cover and chill hibiscus tea until cold, at least 1 hour

20

Meanwhile, blend quartered strawberries in a blender until finely puréed

21

Transfer to a large bowl; add tea, agave syrup, and 1 tablespoon lime juice

22

Season to taste, adding more agave and lime juice, if desired

23

Pour strawberry mixture into a 13x9x2" metal pan and freeze until top layer begins to harden, about 2 hours

24

Using a fork, scrape mixture to break frozen portions into tiny pieces

25

Freeze for 30 minutes; scrape again

26

Repeat until granita resembles fluffy shaved ice, about 4 hours

27

Divide among bowls

28

Garnish with basil leaves and diced strawberries