Fresh Strawberry Granita

Fresh Strawberry Granita

Chef John's simple Italian dessert ice has just a few ingredients and brings you the pure, fresh taste of sweet strawberries to refresh you on the hottest of days. Garnish with a sprig of spearmint or a beautiful fresh strawberry.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Calories
69 Calories

Recipe Instructions

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.
Fresh Strawberry Granita
Fresh Strawberry Granita
Fresh Strawberry Granita
Fresh Strawberry Granita

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tiny pinch salt
  • 2 pounds ripe strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 0.25 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar, or to taste

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