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<\/a><\/p>\n1 C. Sugar<\/p>\n
1 handful fresh Basil Leaves<\/p>\n
1 C. Water<\/p>\n
4 C. fresh Strawberries, hulled and sliced<\/p>\n
Juice and Finely Grated Zest of 2 Lemons<\/p>\n
Lemon Slices, for Garnish<\/p>\n
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Combine sugar and basil leaves with the water in a medium saucepan.\u00c2\u00a0 Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved.\u00c2\u00a0 Remove heat and let cool.\u00c2\u00a0 When cool, strain and discard basil leaves.\u00c2\u00a0 Combine berries, lemon juice and zest in a blender or food processor.\u00c2\u00a0 Pulse until smooth. Pour cooled simple syrup into the blended fruit and blend well. \u00c2\u00a0Fill 10 8ounce jars \u00c2\u00be full with mixture.\u00c2\u00a0 Cover loosely and place in the freezer for 50 minutes.\u00c2\u00a0 Scrape down the edges of the jars with a fork and stir the scrapings into the centers.\u00c2\u00a0 Return the jars to the freezer for 90 minutes and scrape them down again.\u00c2\u00a0 Freeze additional 5 hours until frozen through. \u00c2\u00a0When you are ready to serve the granita, use a fork to stir the granita mixture one more time.\u00c2\u00a0 Serve ice cold, garnished with lemon slices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Basil Strawberry Lemon Granita 1 C. Sugar 1 handful fresh Basil Leaves 1 C. Water 4 C. fresh Strawberries, hulled and sliced Juice and Finely Grated Zest of 2 Lemons Lemon Slices, for Garnish Combine sugar and basil leaves with the water in a medium saucepan.\u00c2\u00a0 Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved.\u00c2\u00a0 Remove heat and let cool.\u00c2\u00a0 When cool, strain and discard basil leaves.\u00c2\u00a0 Combine berries, lemon juice and zest in a blender or…<\/p>\n