Lemon Verbena Granita Recipe

Name: Lemon Verbena Granita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 sprigs lemon verbena, washed in cold water; 1 lemon, zested; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3/4 pint (425ml) boiling water; 6 ice cubes; 2 tablespoons caster sugar; 1 eating apple, coarsely grated; 1 lemon, juiced; 4 dessert spoons creme fraiche; Lemon verbena sprigs, to garnish

Servings: persons

4 sprigs lemon verbena, washed in cold water
1 lemon, zested
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 pint (425ml) boiling water
6 ice cubes
2 tablespoons caster sugar
1 eating apple, coarsely grated
1 lemon, juiced
4 dessert spoons creme fraiche
Lemon verbena sprigs, to garnish

1
Place a small metal tray into the freezer to chill.
2
Put the lemon verbena, lemon zest, and sugar into the boiling water and allow to infuse for 10 minutes.
3
Add your ice cubes to bring the temperature down and then sieve the liquid into the cold metal tray (keep the lemon zest and verbena for later) and place in the freezer for about 2 hours.
4
Mash with a fork, scratching up the ice, then freeze for a further 2 hours.
5
To prepare the apple compote, put 2 tablespoons of sugar into a small pan and heat on a medium heat until it is syrupy and light caramel color.
6
Finely chop the reserved lemon zest and lemon verbena and add to the caramel with the apple and lemon juice.
7
Mix and cook for a couple of minutes.
8
To serve, spoon a little compote into 4 small shot glasses, then a spoonful of creme fraiche, and finally top with the granita and a small sprig of lemon verbena.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 sprigs lemon verbena, washed in cold water, 1 lemon, zested, 1 tablespoon sugar, 3/4 pint (425ml) boiling water, and more.

Yes, Lemon Verbena Granita falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Verbena Granita

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