Best 4 Blueberry Granita Recipes
Indulge in a refreshing and delightful summer treat with our tantalizing blueberry granita recipes. Experience the perfect balance of sweet and tangy blueberries, transformed into a frozen dessert that will cool you down on a hot day. With variations ranging from classic to unique flavor combinations, these recipes offer something for every palate. Dive into the simplicity of our basic blueberry granita, or elevate your taste buds with exciting twists like lemon-blueberry, ginger-blueberry, or even a boozy blueberry granita for a grown-up treat. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect granita every time. So, gather your ingredients, choose your favorite recipe, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BLUEBERRY GRANITA
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. Use Splenda® if you prefer.
Provided by Barb
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Blueberry Dessert Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Blend the blueberries and sugar in a food processor until smooth; strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing with a wooden spoon to separate the blueberry puree from any chunks of skin or seeds.
- Stir the strained blueberry puree, water, and lemon juice together in a shallow glass baking dish or tray. Place the dish in the freezer; scrape and stir the blueberry mixture with a fork once an hour until evenly frozen and icy, about 4 hours. Scrape to fluff and lighten the ice crystals; spoon into chilled glasses to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 34.1 g
BLUEBERRY GINGER GRANITA
Steps:
- Finely grind ginger with sugar in a food processor. Add blueberries and purée until smooth. Force purée through a fine sieve into an 8- to 9-inch baking pan, pressing hard on solids (discard solids). Stir in water and lime juice.
- Freeze, stirring and crushing lumps with a fork every hour, until evenly frozen, about 4 hours total. Scrape with a fork to lighten texture, crushing any lumps.
- Serve immediately or freeze, covered, up to 3 days (rescrape to lighten texture again if necessary).
3-INGREDIENT BLUEBERRY CHAMPAGNE GRANITA
Save your fresh berries for eating out of hand: Frozen blueberries have a more intense color and concentrated flavor then fresh ones, so your granita will be deep violet and sweet.
Provided by Dawn Perry
Categories 3-Ingredient Recipes Dessert Frozen Dessert Blueberry Champagne Sparkling Wine
Yield Serves 8-10
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Bring sugar, 1 cup blueberries, and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan; cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Transfer blueberry syrup to a medium bowl set inside an ice bath and let cool.
- Purée syrup and remaining blueberries in a food processor until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a 13x9" (or other 3-qt.) freezer-safe baking dish, pressing on solids to extract as much juice as possible; discard solids.
- Pour sparkling wine into baking dish and stir to combine. Freeze mixture until just beginning to crystallize, about 2 hours. Scrape with a fork, then continue to freeze, scraping every hour, until texture is similar to shaved ice, 3-4 hours more. Cover with plastic wrap and keep frozen until ready to serve.
- Do Ahead
- Granita can be made 5 days ahead; keep frozen.
BLUEBERRY BASIL GRANITA
Provided by Jennifer Iserloh
Categories Non-Alcoholic Food Processor Dessert Low Fat Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Blueberry Basil Summer Healthy Honey Self Fat Free Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blend blueberries, water, basil, lime juice, honey and salt in a food processor or blender until smooth. Place in an airtight container and freeze until slushy, at least 2 1/2 hours. Divide among 4 glasses and serve with a sprig of fresh basil.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, sweet blueberries for the best flavor.
- Use a food processor or blender to quickly and easily puree the blueberries.
- If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can mash the blueberries with a fork or potato masher.
- Add sugar or honey to taste, if desired.
- Freeze the granita in a shallow dish or pan so that it freezes quickly and evenly.
- Stir the granita every 30 minutes or so to break up the ice crystals and create a smooth texture.
- Serve the granita immediately, or store it in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Blueberry granita is a refreshing and delicious summer treat that is easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy this frozen dessert in no time. Serve it as a dessert, a snack, or a refreshing way to cool down on a hot day.
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