Basil Cucumber Granita Recipe
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Step 1
In medium saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and transfer to glass bowl. Whisk in Fresh Basil Flavor; cool completely.
Step 2
In food processor, combine cucumber, water, sugar, lime juice, salt, 1/2 cup simple syrup and zest. Puree until smooth. Pour mixture into 9 in. x 9 in. square pan.
Step 3
Freeze mixture 30 minutes. Using a fork, scrape granita to break up any frozen spots. Continue freezing and scraping granita every 30 minutes until fully frozen, about 2 hours. Scoop flaked granita into serving dish and serve immediately.
Step 4
**Store leftover simple syrup in refrigerator for up to 1 week**
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Fresh Basil Simple Syrup
1 cup water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Granita
2 cups English cucumber, peeled and cubed ((about 1 large))
3/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup fresh lime juice ((about 1 lime))
pinch salt
1/2 cup Fresh Basil Simple Syrup
1 teaspoon lime zest ((about 1 lime))
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Medium saucepan
Mixing spoon
glass bowl
Food Processor
Fork