basil plum granita

5 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Jul 3, 2016

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

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

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 5 - whole allspice
  • 1 1/2 pounds black plums, quartered and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 cup basil leaves

How To Make basil plum granita

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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Keyword: #Summer
Keyword: #plums
Keyword: #granita
Ingredient: Fruit
Diet: Low Fat
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

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