Basil Plum Granita
By
Lynette !
@breezermom
5
Wonderful fresh summer-time dessert. Not heavy at all, just refreshingly sweet and tart!
Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆ 0 votes
Serves:
4
Prep:
5 Hr 10 Min
Cook:
20 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
- 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
Step-By-Step
1Place 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.
2Place 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.
3Pour 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.
About Basil Plum Granita
Course/Dish: Ice Cream & Ices
Main Ingredient: Fruit
Regional Style: Southern
Dietary Needs: Low Fat
