Fresh Strawberry Granita/Popsicle

How to make Strawberry Granita/Popsicle

        Summer is almost over & if you have strawberries on hand, you should try this crowd pleasing recipe. It's an excellent way to use up over ripe strawberries and indulge in; guilt-free. You can easily turn this into Popsicle's for the kids, if you like. A low calorie, light & healthy summer treat for all age groups.

Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/4 cup or less of sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1.5 cups sliced hulled strawberries
• additional berries and mint leaves for garnish

• Stir first 3 ingredients in small bowl until sugar dissolves.
• Blend strawberries in food processor until smooth. Add sugar syrup and blend until combined.
• Pour mixture into a metal/glass pan. Freeze until icy around edges, using a fork, stir icy portions into middle of pan. Freeze until mixture is frozen, stirring edges into center every 45 minutes.
• Using a fork, scrape granita into flaky crystals. Cover tightly and freeze. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep frozen.)
• Scrape granita into bowls. Garnish with berries and serve.
• Alternatively, fill Popsicle containers with granita, refreeze & serve when desired.
  
  
      Recipe adapted from here.