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Lemon Strawberry Granita

A refreshing and simple frozen dessert made with just two ingredients: fresh strawberries and lemon juice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Granita Base
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons

Method
 

Prepare the Mixture
  1. In a blender, combine the fresh strawberries and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
Freeze the Granita
  1. Pour the strawberry-lemon mixture into a shallow dish and spread it out evenly.
  2. Place the dish in the freezer for about 2 hours, or until the mixture is frozen.
Fluff and Serve
  1. Once frozen, use a fork to scrape the surface of the granita to create fluffy ice crystals.
  2. Scoop the granita into serving bowls and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a sweeter granita, you can add a bit of sugar or honey to the strawberry mixture before blending.

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