Strawberry granita
Cool off with this elegant lighter alternative to ice cream
- 10 minutes prep plus one day lead time
- Serves 4
- 1 of 5 a day
Recipe by: Mixer
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Ingredients
- 200g strawberries, stalks removed
- 2 teaspoons rapeseed oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Berries to serve
- Mint and/or basil leaves (optional)
Method
- Ask an adult to help you blend the strawberries, rapeseed oil and maple syrup together in a blender.
- Pour the mushy strawberry liquid into a container. Put the container in the freezer.
- After 2 hours, take the partly frozen liquid out of the freezer. Scrape it with a fork to make icy lumps – this will help to make it crunchier. Now put it back in the freezer and leave it for 24 hours.
- When you are ready to eat it, take the granita out of the freezer. Scrape the surface with a fork to take off some granita shavings and serve in a glass or bowl.
Serving suggestions
> Decorate with berries, basil and mint.
> Or top with roasted pumpkin seeds for a bit of crunch on top.
> For a creamier texture, stir through natural yoghurt before serving.
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