Sweet Granita With Blackberries, Toasted Almonds, and Mint
A refreshing frozen dessert featuring a delicate sweet granita topped with juicy blackberries, crunchy toasted almonds, and fresh mint. The optional rose water adds an elegant floral note to this sophisticated summer treat.
Ingredients
- •1 pinch kosher salt
- •½ cup sugar
- •1 teaspoon rose water
- •6 ounces blackberries
- •⅓ cup fresh lime juice
- •¼ cup sliced almonds
- •¼ cup mint leaves
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Bring salt, 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Let syrup cool. Stir in rose water, if using, and pour mixture into a 13x9x2" baking pan, preferably metal.
15 min
- 2.
Freeze mixture until edges begin to set, 25-30 minutes. Using a fork, scrape to break up any frozen parts, then continue to freeze, scraping and breaking up mixture every 20-30 minutes, until it resembles fluffy shaved ice, 2-3 hours.
180 min
- 3.
Toss blackberries, lime juice, and remaining 2 tsp. sugar in a medium bowl. Let sit at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until berries soften slightly, 10-15 minutes.
15 min
- 4.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 5-8 minutes; let cool.
8 min
- 5.
Scoop granita into bowls, dividing evenly, and top with blackberries and some of their juices, toasted almonds, and mint leaves.
5 min
- 6.
Granita can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and keep frozen. Scrape to break up and fluff before serving.
