What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? All the Buzz: Kiwi Granita Siciliana! Everyone knows Italy is famous for its pasta, wine, and pizza. It is also known for its granitas, a semi-frozen fruit concoction that can be served as a dessert at the end of a meal or to cleanse the palate between courses. Choose a flavor that mirrors your mood. Or choose one that reflects the season. The liquid can vary from champagne to coffee. I wanted to combine the melon-like fragrance of elderflower liqueur balancing the sweetness of ripened kiwi fruit with citrus undertones of lemongrass green tea. The results, in my opinion, are refreshingly harmonious. Ease into summer with charm and grace.
KIWI GRANITA SICILIANA
Ingredients:
6 kiwi, ripe
1 cup green lemongrass tea, chilled
1/2 cup St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions:
Peel kiwi fruit and place in a mini chopper. Pulse until smooth; it should appear the consistency of a purée. Transfer to a freezer-safe dish. Add green lemongrass tea, elderflower liqueur, sugar, and fresh lime juice. Mix well. Cover and freeze overnight. Using a fork, scrape icy shavings into the middle of the container until the entire mixture is in the form of flaky crystals. Keep frozen until ready to serve. Garnish with lime wedge.
This is a palate, not to mention a people pleaser! I love your ingredients for it. Kiwi is such a fresh, delicious way to go.
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Can’t wait to hear your impression of it’s flavor. Kudos! 🍃🍈
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Muchas Gracias Gail. 🙂
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Ooooh this looks amazing! Well done!! I can’t wait to try it out on my family. 🙂
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Please do…and share your thoughts. 👀🍃
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👌👏
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Yeppers. 😍
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My compliment, Gail! This sounds fantastic!
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Just. Sweet. Enough. 🍃🍈
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😊
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Oh yes, please, Gail!! I’ve had honeydew sorbet which you just reminded me of, and I love it, but kiwi granita – I know it would be amazing!!
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Hmmm. Honeydew is another refreshing fruit. 🌟
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Gail, my mouth waters when reading those ingredients. I imagine this is de-light-ful!
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It’s a fruity surprise worth trying. Blessings. 🍃🍈
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