Can someone please explain to me how is it possible that 2014 is half-gone? Time is flying by and before we know it, summer as well.
Since summer is escaping at a speed of light, I’ll keep this post short and sweet. And because I want you to go and make blueberry-basil granita — a selfish and delicious demand.
The sweltering hot weather of Florida doesn’t do any justice to granitas. Have it with air-conditioners switched ON. Otherwise, you’ll have to slurp it up quickly, enveloped by humidity and straws.
Be warned. It’s quite addictive.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of blueberries
- 2 cups water
- 10 basil leaves
- 4 tbsp agave nectar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Directions:
- Heat a saucepan on medium. Add fresh or frozen blueberries, water and basil leaves. Heat for 2 minutes or until warmed through. Stir in agave nectar/sugar and lemon juice.
- Remove saucepan from heat and allow basil to steep for 10 minutes. Remove basil leaves and add steeped liquid into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain liquid through a fine sieve into a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 2 hours.
- Begin the granita process of lightly scraping the top frozen layer with a fork. Return to freeze and continue scraping for every 30 minutes until the entire concoction is scraped.
- Serve granita in a fancy glass, garnished with blueberries, basil leaves and lemon zest.
Gather your friends for granitas instead of the usual teas or coffees. They’ll thank you for it 🙂
Have a wonderful summer my friends. Envelope is as much as possible with your loved ones!
What’s your favorite summer frozen treats?
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Refreshing and delicious! I love the flavor of this granita.
Cheers,
Rosa
Thanks Rosa — I’m so glad you are loving this combination of flavors 🙂
Beautiful snaps Kiran!!! Granita looks perfect for this fast paced summer.
Thanks Shibi! Envelope summer while it lasts 🙂
This looks so summery, so refreshing and vivid. I would be quite happy to dig in my spoon it it.
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Denise — I’d be so happy if you did it 😀
I love stopping by and being greeted by such beautiful photos! Your granita looks spectacular!
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Awwww Liz, thank you so much 🙂
Oh my! So beautiful! So refreshing. And yes, where did 2014 go?
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Granita… oh how many memories! I love that you used agave nectar. Sugar is so overrated.
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You are so right Kiran,this looks & sounds quite addictive.
Love the rich,darkblue color and the freshness of this summer treat.
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Berry summery and delicious!
Lovely dark red colour…
Angie@Angie’s Recipes recently posted..Summer Salad with Goji Berries and Poppy Peach Vinaigrette
Time really does fly, doesn’t it? Amazing. And speaking of amazing, this granita definitely is. We’ve been making granitas too (the heat and all of that), but haven’t combined blueberries and basil. Yes. 😉 We will! Thanks for this.
John@Kitchen Riffs recently posted..The Brandy Smash Cocktail
just gorgeous! love everything about this.. its so easy, I must try it!
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Love these flavors!! I’ve made a blueberry basil infused vodka before, so I am familiar with this delicious pairing.
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence recently posted..Brown Butter Old Fashioned + 4 Years
granitas make me so happy and yours makes me want to dance around the room to the “Happy” Song. Love it
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So gorgeous, I love the color!
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This granita looks so refreshing, I really need to try this 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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i had a Popsicle with this flavor and it was so refreshing!!! the idea of granita is delicious.
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Your granita has come out with the most gorgeous color! So refreshing!
Tanvi@SinfullySpicy recently posted..Rajma Masala
By serving this to my friends I would have people knocking down my door. Goodness the luscious redness of the berries next to the blue berries—–outstanding.
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Time is just flying by – can’t believe it’s almost the end of July already. Love this granita, Kiran! It looks beautiful and so refreshing!
Kiran – love that you added agave to this gorgeous blueberry granita – usually granitas are laden with sugar so I cannot wait to try this!
Looks like an amazing summer treat. What a great way to celebrate the season. Lovely photos too!
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Yum! Such a refreshing treat and what beautiful colors!
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love the colours! Esp the last picture, so gorgeous!
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The dessert looks smashing, tasty & so special too,..very Yum Yum!
🙂
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Refreshing and flavorful. Love the photos. Pinned.
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