Name: Lemon - Basil Granita recipe by Anagha Doiphode at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup sugar; Zest from one lemon; 1/3 cup fresh basil; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

ABOUT Lemon - Basil Granita RECIPE

Lemon Basil Granita a simple granita recipe made with only four ingredients and is perfect for a light dessert. The lemon and basil make this dessert refreshing and it does not weigh you down. Granita is a very simple Italian Frozen Ice Dessert.

Instructions

Add the water, sugar, lemon zest, and basil to a medium sauce pan. Over medium heat bring the mixture to a boil.
Once the mixture comes to a boil turn the heat down slightly and continue to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat after the 5 minutes and cover. Let this mixture steep for 15 minutes.
Strain the mixture into a bread pan and discard the lemon zest and basil leaves. Add the lemon juice. Cool for about 10 minutes and set in the refrigerator.
Once the mixture is chilled move it to the freezer. After 30 minutes take a fork and scrape the ice off of the sides of the bread pan. Continue this process until the mixture is frozen.
Scoop into dessert dishes and serve.
Serve the Granita in chilled glasses, garnish with the small basil leaves.

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