Strawberry Basil Granita

Serves: 5

Mohammad Wiegand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

48

Sweetness

50

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

5 tbsps

Sugar

Directions:

1

Watch how to make this recipe

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Combine the sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan

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Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes

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Remove from the heat and cool, the mixture should be the consistency of maple syrup

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Combine the strawberries and basil in a food processor and puree

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Add the sugar mixture and pulse the machine to combine

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Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish, cover loosely with plastic wrap and freeze for about 2 hours

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When the edges begin to harden, use the tines of a fork to scrape them into bits

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Repeat the procedure in 1 to 2 hours, and then occasionally thereafter, until the mixture is frozen through in "shavings

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" Freeze overnight

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Spoon the granita into serving dishes and garnish each with a basil leaf, then serve