Fig Honey Lime Granita (Print Version)
Icy blend of fig, honey, and lime yields a cool, subtly sweet treat for summer days.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 500 g fresh figs, washed, stems removed, quartered
→ Syrup
02 - 150 ml water
03 - 3 tablespoons honey
→ Flavoring
04 - Juice of 1 lime
05 - Zest of 1 lime
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine the water and honey. Gently heat and stir until the honey is completely dissolved, then remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - While the syrup cools, thoroughly wash the figs, remove the stems, and cut them into quarters.
03 - In a blender or food processor, add the quartered figs, cooled honey syrup, lime juice, and lime zest. Blend until a smooth purée forms.
04 - Pour the fig purée into a shallow, freezer-safe dish such as a metal baking pan.
05 - Place the dish in the freezer. After 30 to 45 minutes, use a fork to scrape and break up any forming ice crystals. Return the dish to the freezer.
06 - Continue to scrape the mixture vigorously with a fork every 20 to 30 minutes for 2 to 3 hours, until the granita is fully frozen and achieves a light, crystalline texture.
07 - Spoon the granita into chilled glasses or bowls for serving. Garnish with additional lime zest or a drizzle of honey, if desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- No refined sugar uses just honey and ripe fruit
- Cools you down with a bright citrusy kick
- Naturally gluten free and vegetarian friendly
- Minimal prep and very hands off after mixing
- Customizable sweetener and garnish options
02 -
- Rich source of fiber from figs with low calories
- Adjustable sweetener great for different diets
- Good source of vitamin C from lime
03 -
- Chill your serving glasses in the freezer before scooping the granita for extra refreshment
- Scrape more frequently for smaller ice crystals and a fluffier result
- Always use the ripest figs you can find under ripe fruit will make your granita bland and icy