10-Minute Strawberry Granita Recipe
Shaziya
This 10-Minute Strawberry Granita is a refreshing, icy treat that’s as simple as it is delightful. Perfect for busy days, it requires only 10 minutes of prep and a few hours in the freezer to transform into a show-stopping dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
- 1 cup water (8 fl oz/240 ml)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (4 oz/115 g)
- 6 ½ cups hulled strawberries (2 lbs/923 g), fresh or frozen (thawed if frozen)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice or to taste
- Pinch of salt
Make a simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat and cook until the sugar is dissolved (about 2 minutes). Let cool for 5 minutes.
In a blender or food processor, blend strawberries, simple syrup, lemon juice and salt until pureed. Taste the mixture! It should taste sweet, a little tart and intensely of strawberries. Add a squeeze more lemon juice or a touch more sugar if needed, and blend to combine.
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and directly into a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) metal baking pan. Place in the freezer.
Every hour, run a fork through the puree, scraping up the frozen bits from the edges and stirring to incorporate them with the still liquid mixture.
After about 4 or 5 hours, the granita should be fully frozen in flakes. Cover and store for up to 3 days.
Keyword dessert, granita, quick recipe, strawberry, summer treat