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
Sugar2 tbsps
Balsamic VinegarDirections:
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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