Strawberry and Basil Granita

Votes: 1

Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 100, total fat 0 G., saturated fats 0 G., proteins 0 G., carbohydrates 24 G., fiber 1.5 G., cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 0 mg, sugar 21 G.

This delightful, refreshing dessert boasts a rich strawberry flavor with zesty notes of balsamic vinegar and basil, which harmoniously complement the berry sweetness. The amount of sugar can be adjusted depending on the sweetness of the strawberries. The perfect end to a holiday dinner! Each serving contains only about 100 calories.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

5 tablespoons of sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
450 g strawberries, hulled and halved
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil + 4 leaves for serving

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Combine the sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool; the mixture should have the consistency of maple syrup.
Combine the strawberries and basil in a food processor and puree until smooth. Add the syrup and pulse. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and freeze for about 2 hours.

When the edges begin to harden, scrape the ice with the tines of a fork. Repeat this process every 1-2 hours, then scrape it periodically until the granita hardens into a snow-like mass. Freeze overnight.
Divide the granita among the bowls and garnish each serving with a basil leaf.

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