Ingredients and Weight: - Ripe strawberries, 2 pounds - Sugar, 1 cup - Lemon juice, 1/4 cup - Water, 2 cups
Preparation Time: - 15 minutes
Cooking Time: - 4 hours (plus freezing time)
Difficulty Level: - 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Hull and quarter the strawberries. 2. Combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a blender and blend until smooth. 3. Pour the mixture into a shallow baking dish and freeze for about 4 hours, or until frozen solid. 4. Use a fork to scrape the frozen mixture into a bowl. 5. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information: - Calories: 150 per serving - Fat: 0g - Carbohydrates: 35g - Protein: 1g
Dish Characteristics: - Refreshing and light - Sweet and tart - Perfect for summer gatherings
User Comments: - "This granita was so easy to make and so delicious! It was the perfect dessert to end a summer meal." - "I love the combination of sweet strawberries and tart lemon juice. This granita is a real treat." - "This granita is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day."
Special Precautions and Tips: - Make sure the strawberries are ripe and sweet. - If you don't have a blender, you can mash the strawberries with a fork or potato masher. - You can adjust the amount of sugar to your liking. - Be careful not to overfreeze the granita, or it will become too hard. - Serve the granita immediately after scraping it from the freezer.