Blueberry Granita

Blueberry Granita

This blueberry granita is a cool and refreshing treat. The more frequently you stir granita, the slushier it will be. The less you stir, the icier it will be.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups blueberries
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

Step 1
Blend blueberries and sugar in a food processor until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing with a wooden spoon to separate blueberry pur?e from any chunks of skin or seeds.

Step 2
Stir blueberry pur?e with water and lemon juice in a shallow glass baking dish or tray. Place into the freezer, scraping and stirring the mixture with a fork every hour, until evenly frozen and icy, about 4 hours. Scrape to fluff and lighten the ice crystals, then spoon into chilled glasses to serve.

Tips

Use Splenda instead of white sugar if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

149
Calories
0g
Fat
39g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 149
% Daily Value *
Total Fat0g 0%
Sodium2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate39g 14%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars34g
Protein1g
Vitamin C11mg 53%
Calcium7mg 1%
Iron0mg 2%
Potassium75mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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