Plum and Ginger Granita Recipe

How to make Plum and Ginger Granita

Method

  1. Place the ginger, lemon zest and sugar into a small, heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat. Add ½ cup water and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave to cool for 30 minutes.
  2. Strain the ginger syrup. Halve the plums and remove the stones. Process the plums in a high-powered blender, until smooth. Stir in the strained syrup. 
  3. Pour into a 20cm x 30cm freezable container. Place in the freezer for 3 hours or until just frozen. 
  4. Scrape with a fork to create an icy ‘snow’. You can serve now or keep frozen until ready to serve.
  5. When ready to serve, fork the granita into a fine snow and serve in small, chilled glass bowls. Top with mint leaves and serve immediately.

Optional: You can substitute plums for other stone fruit such as nectarines, peaches or cherries