How to Make Fresh Strawberry Granita - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the refreshing taste of a homemade Fresh Strawberry Granita on a hot summer day. Made with ripe, juicy strawberries, this icy treat is the perfect way to cool down and satisfy your sweet tooth. Unlike traditional sorbets or ice creams, granitas have a unique texture that is both light and airy while still being incredibly flavorful.

With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a stunning dessert that is sure to impress your fri...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ripe strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup white sugar, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice (Optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon balsamic vinegar (Optional)
  • 1 tiny pinch salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 45 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Rinse strawberries with cold water, then drain.
  • Place berries into a blender with water, sugar, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and salt. Pulse several times to get the mixture moving, then blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into a large baking dish; the mixture should only be about 3/8 inch deep in the dish.
  • Place the uncovered dish into the freezer until the mixture barely begins to freeze around the edges, about 45 minutes, it will still be slushy in the center.
  • Keeping the mixture in the freezer, use a fork to lightly stir the frozen crystals from the edges in towards the center; mix thoroughly. Close the freezer and continue to chill until granita is nearly frozen, 30 to 40 more minutes. Mix lightly again with a fork as before, scraping the crystals loose. Repeat freezing and stirring with the fork three to four more times until the crystals are separate and the granita looks dry and fluffy.
  • Portion granita into small serving bowls to serve.
  • Nutrition

    69 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 26mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 67mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 175mg