Balsamic and Strawberry Granita
Makes 12
https://www.sobeys.com/en/recipes/balsamic-strawberry-granita/
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, simmer sugar, basil stems and 1 cup (250 mL) water over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Let cool. Meanwhile, set aside 6 strawberries and 12 small basil leaves for garnish.
Step 2
Remove basil stems from the cooled sugar syrup and pour syrup into a blender. Add basil leaves, strawberries and vinegar and blend until smooth.
Step 3
Strain out seeds and pulp, pour into a shallow metal pan and freeze. Every 30 min. stir and scrape the mixture with a fork, repeating 5 to 6 times until it has frozen into crystals. Scoop into bowls and garnish with reserved basil leaves and strawberries.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup (75 mL) sugar6 sprigs basil, leaves and stalks separated
1 lb (500 g) strawberries, stemmed and hulled
1/4 cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar
Balsamic and Strawberry Granita
Makes 12 https://www.sobeys.com/en/recipes/balsamic-strawberry-granita/Ingredients:
1/3 cup (75 mL) sugar6 sprigs basil, leaves and stalks separated
1 lb (500 g) strawberries, stemmed and hulled
1/4 cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar
Directions:
Step 1
In a small saucepan, simmer sugar, basil stems and 1 cup (250 mL) water over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Let cool. Meanwhile, set aside 6 strawberries and 12 small basil leaves for garnish.
Step 2
Remove basil stems from the cooled sugar syrup and pour syrup into a blender. Add basil leaves, strawberries and vinegar and blend until smooth.
Step 3
Strain out seeds and pulp, pour into a shallow metal pan and freeze. Every 30 min. stir and scrape the mixture with a fork, repeating 5 to 6 times until it has frozen into crystals. Scoop into bowls and garnish with reserved basil leaves and strawberries.