Berry Granita
A refreshing, icy treat made from mixed berries, sugar, and lemon, scraped into sparkling crystals. Perfect for a hot day or a light dessert.
- Total time
- 240 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 0.75 cup sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
In a blender, puree 4 cups berries with the sugar syrup and 2 tbsp lemon juice until smooth, about 1 minute.
- 3
Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a 9x13 inch baking dish, pressing with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.
- 4
Place the dish in the freezer, uncovered. Freeze for 1 hour, then use a fork to scrape and stir the mixture, breaking up any ice crystals.
- 5
Continue freezing and scraping every 30 minutes for 2 to 3 hours, until the mixture is fully frozen and forms fluffy, icy crystals.
- 6
Scrape the granita into chilled glasses or bowls. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and extra blueberries if desired. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- blender
- fine-mesh sieve
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- fork
- glasses or bowls
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