How to Make Elderflower Granita

Make a rosemary infusion., Cut up the cucumber.,After the rosemary infusion has steeped long enough, strain to remove the sprigs or leaves., Pour the infusion and the cucumber mixture together in a bowl., Place into a suitable container for...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Make a rosemary infusion.

    Bring 1/2 cup water to the boil.

    Add the fresh or dried rosemary to the water.

    Remove from the heat.

    Set aside for 1/2 an hour to infuse.

    Added flavour can be released by pressing down on the rosemary leaves with a spoon. , Add the pieces to the blender or food processor with the elderflower cordial.

    Blend or process to a purée.,, Add the lemon or lime juice and stir to combine., Add a cover and place in the freezer.

    After 2 hours, remove from the freezer and break up with a fork.

    This helps the ice crystals to form properly.

    Continue doing this every hour until the granita freezes properly. , Scoop the granita into dessert bowls and serve.

    Garnish with a cucumber curl or a small sprig of rosemary.
  2. Step 2: Cut up the cucumber.

  3. Step 3: After the rosemary infusion has steeped long enough

  4. Step 4: strain to remove the sprigs or leaves.

  5. Step 5: Pour the infusion and the cucumber mixture together in a bowl.

  6. Step 6: Place into a suitable container for freezing.

  7. Step 7: Serve.

Detailed Guide

Bring 1/2 cup water to the boil.

Add the fresh or dried rosemary to the water.

Remove from the heat.

Set aside for 1/2 an hour to infuse.

Added flavour can be released by pressing down on the rosemary leaves with a spoon. , Add the pieces to the blender or food processor with the elderflower cordial.

Blend or process to a purée.,, Add the lemon or lime juice and stir to combine., Add a cover and place in the freezer.

After 2 hours, remove from the freezer and break up with a fork.

This helps the ice crystals to form properly.

Continue doing this every hour until the granita freezes properly. , Scoop the granita into dessert bowls and serve.

Garnish with a cucumber curl or a small sprig of rosemary.

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