We never had air conditioning growing up, and the closest
we’d get was a visit to the refrigerator. You’d open the door, and let the cool
air wash over you, as you pretended to look for something to eat. Of course,
after a few glorious minutes, mom would figure out what was going on, and yell
to close the door. I wish I had known about this strawberry granita recipe back
then.
it’s really best enjoyed during the summer months. Not only because it’s cold
and delicious, but also because it forces you to stick your hot, sweaty face in
the freezer four or five times to stir. It’s such a bracing and refreshing
experience that I almost feel sorry for people that do have AC. Almost.
periodical forking creates the dessert’s signature texture. By breaking up the
ice crystals as the granita freezes, you’ll get what looks exactly like ground
granite, which is where this sweet treat’s name actually comes from.
beautiful right now, so why not practice a few times before the serious heat
waves hit? By the way, let me be the first one to say it to you this
year…it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity. I hope you give this a try soon.
Enjoy!
(Note: Yes, this will work with other fruit and berry purees)
(Note: I’ve not tried other types of sweeteners)
*Note: freezing times will vary greatly depending on how cold, empty, large, etc., your freezer is. Just keep checking and forking!