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basil plum granita

Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

Wonderful fresh summer-time dessert. Not heavy at all, just refreshingly sweet and tart!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Hr 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For basil plum granita

  • 1 c
    water
  • 2/3 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 5
    whole allspice
  • 1 1/2 lb
    black plums, quartered and pitted
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 c
    basil leaves

How To Make basil plum granita

  • 1
    Place the first 6 ingredients in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes or until the plums begin to fall apart, stirring occasionally. Place the pan in a large ice-filled bowl; cool completely; stirring occasionally. Discard allspice.
  • 2
    Place the plum mixture, lime juice, and basil in a blender; process until well blended. Press the plum mixture through a fine sieve over a bowl, and discard the solids.
  • 3
    Pour the mixture into an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish. Cover and freeze until partially frozen (about 2 hours). Scrape with a fork, crushing any lumps. Freeze for 3 hours, scraping with a fork every hour, or until completely frozen.
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