LEMON-BASIL GRANITA RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Lemon-Basil Granita Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Chez_Alexander

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup slivered fresh basil
2 tsp finely shredded lemon peel
2 TBS lemon juice

Steps:

1. In medium sauce pan bring water and sugar to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; cool slightly (about 20 minutes). Add basil and let stand 30 minutes more. Pour through a fine mesh sieve; discard basil. Stir lemon peel and juice into syrup. Pour into a shallow baking dish. Cover; freeze 2 hours (edges should be firm and center almost firm). 2. Transfer mixture, half at a time, to blender. Cover; blend until slushy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Spoon back into dish, spreading evenly. Cover; freeze 2 hours more or until firm. 3. To serve, scrape across surface of mixture with a small ice cream scoop. Place scoops in small dishes. Top with lemon slices, fresh mint leaves, and/or edible flowers. Makes 6 servings. Each serving = 4 Weight Watchers points.