Basil Plum Granita

Name: Basil Plum Granita
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 5 whole allspice; 1 1/2 pounds black plums, quartered and pitted; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3/4 cup basil leaves

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 cup water
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 whole allspice
1 1/2 pounds black plums, quartered and pitted
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup basil leaves

Directions

1

Place first 6 ingredients in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes or until plums begin to fall apart, stirring occasionally. Place pan in a large ice-filled bowl; cool completely, stirring occasionally. Discard allspice.
2

Place the plum mixture, lime juice, and basil in a blender; process until well blended. Press the plum mixture through a fine sieve over a bowl, and discard solids. Pour the mixture into an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish. Cover and freeze until partially frozen (about 2 hours). Scrape with a fork, crushing any lumps. Freeze for 3 hours, scraping with a fork every hour, or until completely frozen.