Black Currant Granita (Printable)

Crystalline frozen dessert with tangy black currants, perfect for summer or palate cleansing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit

01 - 3 cups fresh or frozen black currants

→ Sweetener

02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar

→ Liquid

03 - 1 2/3 cups water
04 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

# Steps:

01 - Rinse black currants thoroughly. If using fresh currants, remove stems.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine black currants, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves and currants burst, approximately 10 minutes.
03 - Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - Puree the mixture using a blender or immersion blender until smooth.
05 - Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing to extract maximum juice. Discard seeds and skins.
06 - Stir lemon juice into the strained mixture.
07 - Pour the mixture into a shallow metal baking dish.
08 - Place in freezer. After 45 minutes, use a fork to scrape and break up icy edges. Return to freezer.
09 - Every 30 to 45 minutes, scrape and fluff the mixture with a fork until fully frozen and fluffy, approximately 4 hours total.
10 - Serve immediately in chilled glasses or bowls.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Dietary Friendly: Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
  • Simple Preparation: An easy-to-follow process that requires no ice cream maker.
  • Bold Flavor: Uses the intense, tangy profile of black currants for a refreshing finish.
02 -
  • Be consistent with scraping the ice every 30 to 45 minutes to ensure a light, fluffy texture.
  • You can prepare this up to 2 days in advance; simply fluff it with a fork one more time right before serving.
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