STRAWBERRY GRANITA

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The mellowed acidity of aged balsamic vinegar pairs perfectly with the sugary sweetness of strawberries. For a special presentation, garnish with wild strawberries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons sugar
1 quart (4 cups) ripe strawberries, washed and hulled
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons vodka (optional)
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon basil leaves, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • To make the sugar syrup, combine 3/4 cup water and 4 tablespoons sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Place half the strawberries in a blender with the sugar syrup, lemon juice, and vodka, if using. Puree. Transfer to a fine mesh sieve and press on puree, pushing the pulp through. Discard seeds remaining in sieve.
  • Pour mixture into a shallow 8-inch square pan. Freeze 2 to 3 hours, or until almost completely frozen. Scrape granita with a fork to make it flaky. Freeze for another hour and scrape again. When ready to serve, scrape again.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, quarter remaining strawberries lengthwise and transfer to a bowl. Add remaining tablespoon sugar, pepper, and vinegar; mash slightly with a fork, keeping mixture chunky. Add basil.
  • To serve, scrape some granita into 4 glasses and top with smashed strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 g, Protein 1 g

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