PLUM GRANITA WITH SUMMER FRUIT

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Categories     Food Processor     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Low Sodium     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Frozen Dessert     Nectarine     Peach     Plum     Summer     Vegan     Simmer     Boil     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2 whole allspice
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 1/2 pounds plums, preferably red-fleshed (about 7 large), pitted, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 peach, pitted, thinly sliced
1 nectarine, pitted, thinly sliced
1 plum, pitted, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine water, sugar, allspice and cinnamon in heavy small saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 2 minutes. Cool syrup completely.
  • Puree 1 1/2 pounds plums in processor. Press enough puree through sieve to measure 1 1/2 cups. Strain syrup into puree and blend well. Transfer mixture to 9x5x3-inch glass loaf dish. Freeze plum mixture until flaky crystals form, stirring every 30 minutes, about 4 hours. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; keep frozen.)
  • Spoon granita into 4 glass goblets. Top with peach, nectarine and plum slices and serve immediately.

Chris Raitt
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This granita is a great way to use up summer fruit. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with guests.


Sphelele Sph
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I followed the recipe exactly and the granita turned out great! It was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the texture was smooth and icy.


Agaba Alvin
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This granita was a complete disaster! It was too icy, too tart, and just not good. I would not recommend this recipe.


Mian Saqib
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This granita was just ok. I think it needed more sugar. I also found that the texture was a bit too icy.


Dogs-are-cool 89
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I found that the granita was a bit icy. I think I'll try blending it again before freezing it next time.


Faith Mwangi
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This was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just because I used sour plums. Next time I'll try using a sweeter variety.


Genzana Vehapi
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This granita is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


marion forbes
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I love that this granita is made with summer fruit. It's the perfect way to enjoy the bounty of the season.


Bangla All Star
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This granita is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Byhkhl A
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This was my first time making granita and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the granita was delicious.


Iftkahr ahmad
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I made this granita for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


Aaren Johnson
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This granita is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the tartness of the plums and the sweetness of the berries.


Amir Qayyum
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I loved the unique combination of the plums, berries and mint, and the texture of the granita was perfectly smooth and icy.


Mody Asal
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This was a great recipe! The granita was delicious and the perfect summer dessert.


Shadow Nice
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I've made this granita a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's the perfect way to use up summer fruit.


Juan José De Díos Zapata
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This plum granita was a refreshing and delicious summer treat! The combination of sweet plums, tart berries, and a hint of mint was perfect. I loved the texture, too - it was smooth and icy, but still had a bit of a bite to it.