Strawberry Basil Granita

"© 2014 Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All rights reserved. This deliciously refreshing snack has an intense strawberry flavor with surprising savory notes of balsamic vinegar and basil. Enjoy a full serving at just about 100 calories."
 
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Ready In:
10hrs 25mins
Ingredients:
4
Serves:
4
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ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 lb strawberry, hulled and halved
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus 4 whole leaves for garnish
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directions

  • Combine the sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool, the mixture should be the consistency of maple syrup.
  • Combine the strawberries and basil in a food processor and puree. Add the sugar mixture and pulse the machine to combine. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish, cover loosely with plastic wrap and freeze for about 2 hours.
  • When the edges begin to harden, use the tines of a fork to scrape them into bits. Repeat the procedure in 1 to 2 hours, and then occasionally thereafter, until the mixture is frozen through in "shavings." Freeze overnight.
  • Spoon the granita into serving dishes and garnish each with a basil leaf, then serve.
  • Cook's Notes: Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the strawberries.

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Turner Broadcasting creates and programs branded news; entertainment; animation and young adult; and sports media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Turner is a Time Warner Company.
 
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