Strawberry Rhubarb Granita – an Easy Summer Treat

Granita is a Mediterranean frozen-fruit dessert.

Similar to sorbet, but with a crystalline texture, it’s one

of the easiest Summer time desserts you can make.

You can use any fresh fruit you like, but I

wanted to use the ones currently in season.

For us, those are strawberries and rhubarb.

Strawberry Rhubarb Granita

1 cup of thinly sliced fresh rhubarb

1/2 cup of granulated sugar

8 cups of fresh strawberries, hulled

2 tbs of lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

– Combine rhubarb, strawberries, water, and sugar in medium saucepan

– Cook over medium-high 8 to 9 min, or until rhubarb is soft
– Remove from heat and pour through a strainer into a bowl

– Use a spoon to press down as much liquid through strainer; discard pulp

– Allow to cool and place in a freezer safe container, cover with plastic wrap

– Freeze until firm (about 5 hours)

– Before serving, let stand at room temperature for 5 min; scrape down length of dish with a spoon, forming icy flakes and scoop into bowls

– Granita will keep well for at least a week

I love these pretty wooden spoons and how versatile they are.

For these, I simply drew a little pink chevron pattern to coordinate.

I have also used them to make my herb markers (here).

Some of you had asked where I got them from,

which I answered in the comment thread, but just

in case you missed it, here is the link.

Thank you so much for dropping by.

much love,