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Refreshing Berry Mint Ice Granita Recipe

Easy and refreshing berry mint ice granita, a perfect frozen dessert for hot days.

Refreshing Berry Mint Ice Granita Recipe

Try this easy and refreshing berry mint ice granita recipe perfect for summer. Quick to make with frozen berries and fresh mint.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
2h
Total time
2h 25m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 150 g mixed berries frozen
  • 5 g fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 100 ml water
  • 20 g granulated sugar
  • 10 ml fresh lemon juice

Origins

International

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine water and granulated sugar.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely to make simple syrup.
  3. Remove the simple syrup from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
  4. In a blender, add frozen mixed berries, chopped fresh mint leaves, cooled simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice.
  5. Blend until smooth and well combined.
  6. For the mixture into a shallow metal or glass baking dish.
  7. Place the dish in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  8. After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and break up the ice crystals forming around the edges.
  9. Return the dish to the freezer.
  10. Repeat scraping every 30 minutes for about 2 to 3 hours until the granita is fully frozen and fluffy.
  11. Scoop the granita into serving glasses and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint if desired.

Tips

  • Use fresh mint for best flavor and aroma.
  • Do not skip scraping the granita during freezing to get the perfect texture.
  • Adjust sugar amount based on sweetness of berries used.

Serving Suggestions

  • fresh fruit salad
  • light yogurt
  • lemon sorbet

Enjoy this refreshing berry mint ice granita as a light and cooling dessert perfect for warm days.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Sodium (g): 0.01
  • Sugar (g): 10
  • Fat (g): 0.2
  • Carbohydrates (g): 12
  • Protein (g): 0.5
  • Calories: 50
  • Cholesterol (g): 0
  • Saturated Fat (g): 0.05

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