Sweet Basil Granita with Strawberries June 11, 2015 by Jill Foucre Leave a Comment Sweet Basil Granita with Strawberries 2015-06-11 07:35:00 Serves 8 Print Granita 3 cups water 2/3 cup sugar 1½ cups packed fresh basil leaves ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice Strawberries 1 pound ripe strawberries, quartered superfine sugar, if needed a few fresh mint leaves, cut chiffonade a few fresh basil leaves, cut chiffonade For the granita Combine the water and 2/3 cup sugar in a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. Pour into a metal bowl set over a larger bowl of ice until the syrup is cold. Puree the syrup with the basil and the lime juice until smooth. Pour the mixture into a glass baking dish, cover with foil and freeze until firm, at least 5-6 hours. To Assemble Arrange the berries in dessert dishes or large martini glasses and sprinkle with the superfine sugar, if needed. Scrape the granite with a fork to create icy crumbles and spoon then on top of the berries. Garnish with the mint and basil chiffonade and serve right away. By Robin Nathan Marcel's Culinary Experience https://www.marcelsculinaryexperience.com/