Strawberry Basil Granita

© 2014 Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All rights reserved. This deliciously refreshing snack has an intense strawberry flavor with surprising savory notes of balsamic vinegar and basil. Enjoy a full serving at just about 100 calories.

• Ready In: 10 hrs 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 5  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 1  lb strawberry, hulled and halved
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil, plus 4 whole leaves for garnish

Directions

1. Combine the sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool, the mixture should be the consistency of maple syrup.
2. Combine the strawberries and basil in a food processor and puree. Add the sugar mixture and pulse the machine to combine. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish, cover loosely with plastic wrap and freeze for about 2 hours.
3. When the edges begin to harden, use the tines of a fork to scrape them into bits. Repeat the procedure in 1 to 2 hours, and then occasionally thereafter, until the mixture is frozen through in "shavings." Freeze overnight.
4. Spoon the granita into serving dishes and garnish each with a basil leaf, then serve.
5. Cook's Notes: Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the strawberries.