Strawberry Granita

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the strawberries thoroughly under cold water and remove the stems.

2. 2

   Place the strawberries in a blender and blend until smooth.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved to make a simple syrup.

4. 4

   Allow the simple syrup to cool slightly, then add it to the blended strawberries.

5. 5

   Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the strawberry mixture and blend again until well combined.

6. 6

   Pour the mixture into a shallow baking dish and place it in the freezer.

7. 7

   After about 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape the mixture, breaking up any ice crystals that form.

8. 8

   Repeat the scraping process every 30 minutes for about 2-3 hours, until the granita is fully frozen and has a fluffy, icy texture.

9. 9

   Serve the strawberry granita in chilled glasses or bowls and enjoy!