Strawberry and raspberry granita

How to make Strawberry and raspberry granita recipe - If you prefer, strain the berry purée through a sieve to remove the seeds. granité aux fraises et aux framboises recette

Freeze • 4 hours, Special equipment • food processor

SERVES 6

Ingredients:

1 cup confectioners’ (powdered) sugar

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1½ cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries

1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled, or frozen unsweetened strawberries

Method:

1 In a food processor, combine the confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, and 2/3 cup boiling water. Pulse until the sugar dissolves. Add the raspberries and strawberries, and purée.

2 Transfer the mixture to a shallow freezer-safe plastic container, cover, and freeze for 2 hours. Remove from the freezer and scrape the surface with a fork, breaking the ice into small pieces until slushy.

3 Freeze for another 2 hours and then repeat the process every 2 hours once or twice more until the mixture is completely broken into tiny snow-like ice particles.

4 Leave in the freezer until ready to serve. Although granita is best served the same day it is made, it will keep for up to 1 month in the freezer. Serve frozen scoops plain, or with a dollop of whipped cream.

Strawberry and raspberry granita