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Blueberry Granite Recipe

Cool down with this elegant blueberry granite! Perfect as a sophisticated ending to a dinner party or a refreshing frozen treat any time. Bursting with fresh blueberry flavor and subtly sweet, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 195 mins
Calories 184.7 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Blueberry Granite

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups water

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How to Make Blueberry Granite

  1. **Make the Blueberry Puree:** In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 2 cups fresh blueberries, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1 cup water.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer until blueberries are very soft and have released their juices (about 10-15 minutes).
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much puree as possible.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and chill the puree completely in the refrigerator.
  6. **Make the Sugar Syrup:** In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water.
  7. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
  8. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely.
  9. **Combine and Freeze:** Once both the blueberry puree and sugar syrup are chilled, gently stir the syrup into the puree until well combined.
  10. Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish (approximately 9x13 inches).
  11. Freeze for 1 hour, or until ice crystals begin to form around the edges.
  12. Remove from freezer and scrape the ice crystals from the edges with a fork, then stir the mixture thoroughly.
  13. Repeat steps 11 and 12 two more times, for a total of three freezing and scraping cycles. This process creates a smoother, less icy texture.
  14. Once fully frozen, allow the granite to soften slightly at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
  15. Serve in small glasses, garnished with fresh blueberries and crisp cookies (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

171g

Fat

0g

Carbs

15g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Desserts Fruit Easy Dinner Party Low Fat Spring Summer Frozen Desserts Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Seasonal Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low In Something Berries Blueberries Presentation Served Cold 4 Hours Or Less