Basil Plum Granita

Name: Basil Plum Granita
Prep time: 5 h 20 min
Cook time: 5 h 20 min
Total time: 5 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 177 milliliters basil leaves; 680 grams black plums, quartered and pitted; 2 Tbsps fresh lime juice; 0 teaspoons salt; 158 milliliters sugar; 0 teaspoons vanilla extract; 237 milliliters water; 5 whole allspice

For $1.08 per serving, this recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 1g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 211 calories. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up salt, plums, sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 5 hours and 20 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

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.

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Plum

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Sauce Pan

Place pan in a large ice-filled bowl; cool completely, stirring occasionally. Discard allspice.

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Allspice

Ice

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Bowl

Frying Pan

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.

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Lime Juice

Basil

Plum

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Blender

Sieve

Bowl

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.

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Baking Pan