Strawberry Granita Recipe - Frozen Italian Fruit Dessert

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

strawberries

🥗Healthier: mixed berries

💰Cheaper: frozen strawberries

Mixed berries offer varied flavors and nutrients.

Wash and hull the strawberries.

Blend the strawberries until smooth.

Strain the strawberry puree through a fine sieve into a bowl.

Add water, sugar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to the puree; mix until dissolved.

Pour the mixture into a shallow dish.

Freeze for 1-2 hours until the edges start to harden.

Use a fork to scrape the mixture, creating a fluffy texture.

Return to the freezer, scraping every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours.

Serve in chilled bowls.

Cooking Techniques

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