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.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 10 hr 20 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Inactive: | 10 hr |
| Cook: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus 4 whole leaves for garnish
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 101 calorie |
| Total Fat | 0 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 0 grams |
| Cholesterol | 0 milligrams |
| Sodium | 0 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 24.4 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 grams |
| Protein | 0.8 grams |
| Sugar | 21.9 grams |