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Strawberry & lemon granita
Strawberry puree freezes into light, coarse crystals that are scraped with a fork and spooned into chilled bowls.
Ingredients
Volumes are approximate. For baking, use a scale; Metric keeps the specified gram weights.
Let’s make it
- Dissolve sugar in the measured water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring for 2-3 minutes without prolonged boiling. Pour into a heatproof bowl and cool 20 minutes.
- Blend washed hulled strawberries, cooled syrup and lemon juice until smooth. Do not strain. Pour into a freezer-safe 9-by-13-inch (23-by-33 cm) shallow metal pan and cover. The layer should be under 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep.
- Freeze for 1 hour, then scrape the frozen edges and bottom toward the center with a fork. Return to freezer and repeat every 30-45 minutes for another 3-5 hours, until the entire mixture is coarse fluffy crystals with no liquid center. Timing varies with freezer and pan depth.
- Scrape once more, then divide the whole batch into six equal portions and serve in chilled bowls. Keep covered in the freezer at 0°F (-18°C) or below and use within 1 week for texture. If frozen solid, soften briefly just enough to scrape; do not let it melt completely on the counter.
Estimated nutrition
Per serving · 1 of 6- Calories
- 91 kcal
- Protein
- 0.7 g
- Total carbohydrate
- 23 g
- Total fat
- 0.3 g
- Total sugars
- 20 g
Calculated from the listed ingredients and yield. Brands, draining, cooking and portioning can change the result. Not a laboratory analysis.
Calculation notes & sources
ESTIMATED per serving. Brand, crop, preparation, draining, pan residue and substitutions change actual nutrition. Not laboratory analysis. Each ingredient retains its primary food description and state. All listed ingredient masses are counted; cooking moisture changes do not change the stated portion count. No generic nutrient-retention factor is invented. Calories are kcal; protein, total carbohydrate, fat and total sugar are grams. Total carbohydrate includes fiber and is not net carbohydrate. Fiber and sodium are not displayed. Equal portions or explicitly counted items define the stated recipe yield. US/Metric display changes do not change these canonical inputs. Primary-source supplements are retained per ingredient where USDA lacks a field; missing values are never silently changed to zero. The entire batch, including all strawberry pulp, syrup and lemon juice, is divided into six equal portions. Natural fruit sweetness and freezer temperature alter texture. No additional toppings included.
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- Vegetarian: Complete ingredient review of Strawberry & lemon granita: raw strawberries; granulated sugar suitable for vegans; water; lemon juice. No meat, fish, gelatin or animal-rennet cheese is listed; eggs or dairy may be present.
Required label checks: Review the complete listed ingredients and all product labels. Accompaniments and substitutions require a new screen. Processing aids and cross-contact have not been certified.
Supporting reference · Supporting reference - Vegan: Complete ingredient review of Strawberry & lemon granita: raw strawberries; granulated sugar suitable for vegans; water; lemon juice. No meat, fish, eggs, milk, honey, gelatin or other animal-derived ingredient is listed. Select vegan-labeled sugar or other processed ingredients when their processing source is uncertain.
Required label checks: Review the complete listed ingredients and all product labels. Accompaniments and substitutions require a new screen. Processing aids and cross-contact have not been certified. Check sugar, vinegar, olives, capers and packaged products for animal-derived processing aids or additions.
Supporting reference · Supporting reference - Gluten-Free: Complete ingredient review of Strawberry & lemon granita: raw strawberries; granulated sugar suitable for vegans; water; lemon juice. No wheat, barley or rye ingredient is listed. Oats, when present, must be labeled gluten-free; all packaged ingredients require label checks.
Required label checks: Review the complete listed ingredients and all product labels. Accompaniments and substitutions require a new screen. Processing aids and cross-contact have not been certified. Use gluten-free-labeled oats, baking powder, spices and other packaged ingredients as applicable; avoid gluten cross-contact. This is not a celiac or allergy safety guarantee.
Supporting reference - Dairy-Free: Complete ingredient review of Strawberry & lemon granita: raw strawberries; granulated sugar suitable for vegans; water; lemon juice. No milk, butter, cream, cheese, yogurt, whey or casein is listed. Breadcrumbs, where used, must meet the explicit milk-free label condition.
Required label checks: Review the complete listed ingredients and all product labels. Accompaniments and substitutions require a new screen. Processing aids and cross-contact have not been certified. Check packaged products, especially breadcrumbs, for milk-derived additions and cross-contact.
Supporting reference
Calculations are estimates from the specified ingredients and portions. Brands, trimming, substitutions, and cooking losses change the result. This is recipe guidance, not individualized nutrition or medical advice.
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Use a food thermometer for meat, fish, and egg dishes. Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C). Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C). Safe cooking temperatures · USDA leftover guidance
