Strawberry Granita
6 servings
360 minutes
Strawberry granita is a refreshing Italian dessert from sunny Sicily. Its history dates back centuries when locals learned to mix fruit juices with ice harvested from Mount Etna. This cold dessert has a vibrant berry flavor with subtle wine notes, and its texture resembles delicate icy granules that melt in your mouth. Granita is traditionally served on hot summer days, enjoyed for its lightness and natural sweetness. It pairs perfectly with light snacks and can also be a refreshing finish to a romantic dinner. Strawberry granita is not just a dessert but a true delight that can transport you to the atmosphere of a warm Italian evening.
1
Boil 100 ml of water with sugar and cook until all the sugar dissolves. Cool the resulting syrup.
- Sugar: 100 g
2
Cut the strawberries in half. Pour with syrup and red semi-sweet wine.
- Strawberry: 1 kg
- Red wine: 300 ml
3
Pour the strawberries in syrup into a container and place it in the freezer. After three hours, take it out and break the hardened mixture into icy crumbs with a fork. Repeat this procedure several times at one-hour intervals until the mass turns into an even icy crumb.
4
Distribute the prepared granite into glasses and serve.