Blueberry Granita With Berry Compote Recipe

Name: Blueberry Granita With Berry Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Granita:; 2 quarts fresh blueberries (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 1/2 cups water, divided; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; Compote:; 2 cups quartered small strawberries, divided; 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 (2-inch) piece lemon rind (removed with vegetable peeler); 3/4 cup fresh blueberries; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

Granita:
2 quarts fresh blueberries (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 cups water, divided
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Compote:
2 cups quartered small strawberries, divided
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1 (2-inch) piece lemon rind (removed with vegetable peeler)
3/4 cup fresh blueberries
1 teaspoon lemon juice

1
To prepare granita, place blueberries in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. With food processor still on, slowly pour 1 cup water through food chute; process until well blended. Strain blueberry mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard solids.
2
Combine 1/2 cup water and 3/4 cup sugar in a small saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Stir sugar mixture and 3 tablespoons juice into blueberry mixture. Pour mixture into a 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish; let cool to room temperature. Freeze 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until ice crystals begin to form. Remove mixture from freezer; stir well with a fork. Return dish to freezer; freeze 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or until slushy. Cover and freeze 1 hour.
3
To prepare compote, place 1 cup strawberries in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. Strain strawberry mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard solids.
4
Combine 1/2 cup water, 1/3 cup sugar, and rind in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute; remove from heat. Discard rind. Add pureed strawberries, quartered strawberries, blueberries, and 1 teaspoon juice to pan; stir gently to combine. Let cool to room temperature. Cover and chill. Spoon compote into each of 8 bowls; top with granita.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Granita:, 2 quarts fresh blueberries (about 1 1/2 pounds), 1 1/2 cups water, divided, 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Blueberry Granita With Berry Compote falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Blueberry Granita With Berry Compote

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