Plum Granita

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 15

Refreshing and Sweet Plum Granita recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

240 min

Ready In

250 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 can whole plums in heavy syrup
	1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice , to taste
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

20g

Fat

Plum Granita is a refreshing and sweet dessert that can be enjoyed alone or as a topping for cakes or pastries. This dessert has a slushy, granular texture that is a perfect ending to a heavy meal. The plum puree mixed with the syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla give it a unique flavor that will have you wanting seconds. The Plum Granita is a great way to use up canned whole plums and is perfect for a hot summer day. This recipe can be easily customized by adding different fruits or flavors to the mix.

Instructions

1.	Drain the can of whole plums keeping the syrup aside. Remove and discard the pits of the plums.
2.	Puree the plums in a food processor.
3.	Add the plum syrup, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla to the puree and mix well.
4.	Pour mixture into a shallow baking dish and place it in the freezer.
5.	Every hour or so, scrape the mixture with a fork to break up any ice crystals until it is all frozen and has a slushy texture.

PROS

The Plum Granita has a unique texture and refreshing taste that is perfect for hot summer days.

It is low in calories and fat making it a healthy dessert option.

CONS

Due to the sugar content in the plum syrup and the added sugar from the lemon juice, this dessert can be high in sugar depending on the serving size.

It requires a few hours of preparation and needs to be scraped every hour during the freezing process.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Plums are a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants which are essential for good health.
The antioxidants in plums have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer.