Fresh Strawberry Granita

Recipesfull introduces to you: Ice Cream Recipes. (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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Additional: 2hrs15 mins

Total: 2hrs25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Fresh Strawberry Granita

Ingredients

2 pounds ripe strawberries

hulled and halved

⅓ cup white sugar

or to taste

1 cup water

½ teaspoon lemon juice

¼ teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1 tiny pinch salt

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Pops

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Rinse strawberries with cold water; let drain. Transfer berries to a blender and add sugar water lemon juice balsamic vinegar and salt.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Portion granita into small serving bowls to serve.

Nutritional Information

Fresh Strawberry Granita

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 68.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.8g 2%

Carbohydrates: 17.1g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 13.9g

Fat: 0.3g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 13.7IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 3%

Vitamin C: 66.9mg 112%

Folate: 27.3mcg 7%

Calcium: 19.2mg 2%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 15.1mg 5%

Potassium: 174.7mg 5%

Sodium: 26.3mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 3.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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