Basil Citrus Granita Ingredients

In contrast to sorbet or shaved ice, granita is stirred as it freezes and given as a smooth scoop.

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However, traditional granita flavors like almond, chocolate, mulberry, and lemon go nicely with espresso and pastries.

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Granita is not a dessert, but frozen sweets typically are.

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Granita, a sweet mixture of sugar, water, and flavoring frozen to a smooth, slightly cold texture, originated in Sicily.

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Granita is eaten with brioche, which Italy Magazine claims was invented around the same period.

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If you don't want to eat ice cream before midday, granita is still a popular snack and dessert outside Sicily.

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Basil enhances the vivid tastes, giving the sugary granita a sophisticated taste.

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