Strawberry Granita
This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 148 |
| pro | 1 g |
| total fat | 1 g |
| sat. fat | 0 g |
| carb | 37 g |
| fibre | 4 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 3 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 2 |
| iron | 5 |
| vit A | 1 |
| vit C | 162 |
| folate | 14 |
Serve this granular strawberry ice as a refreshing, light alternative to ice cream. It's also delicious as a cool palate cleanser between courses for a fancy evening of entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 6 cups hulled Strawberries, (about 1-1/2 lb/750 g)
Preparation
In small saucepan, bring sugar and 1/4 cup (50 mL) water to boil, stirring often; boil for 1 minute. Let cool completely. Stir in lemon juice.
Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, purée strawberries. Add syrup; whirl to combine. Pour into 8-inch (2 L) square metal cake pan; freeze until firm, about 8 hours. (Make-ahead: Cover and freeze for up to 1 week.)
Scrape fork across surface of frozen puree to form crystals. Spoon into dishes.
Additional information :
Variation
Strawberry Mint Granita: Add 3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped fresh mint to sugar and water before boiling. Let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours; strain. Stir in lemon juice and 1 tsp (5 mL) more chopped fresh mint; stir into puréed strawberries.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: June 2003
- Keywords : Dessert; Valentine's Day; Summer; Sugar; Strawberries; Freeze;
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