If you want to beat the summer heat, there’s no better way than with refreshing and healthy homemade granites made with fresh fruits. Granites are icy desserts that are simple to make and incredibly delicious.
This recipe is perfect for summer parties, as it is colorful, nutritious, and easy to customize according to your taste. So, let’s learn how to make rainbow fruit granites!.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh mango
- 1 cup fresh kiwi
- 1 cup fresh pineapple
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Wash and chop the fruits into small pieces.
- In a blender, blend the fruits separately with 1/2 cup water and 1 tablespoon sugar until smooth. Repeat the process for all the fruits.
- Add 1 tablespoon lime juice to each fruit puree and mix well. You can adjust the lime juice according to your preference.
- Pour each fruit puree into a separate shallow dish. You can use a baking dish or a large plastic container.
- Place the dishes in the freezer for 2-3 hours or until the edges are frozen.
- With a fork, scrape the icy edges of the fruit puree and mix well. Repeat the process every 30 minutes for the next 2-3 hours or until the mixture is completely frozen.
- To serve, scoop each flavor into serving cups or glasses and garnish with fresh fruits or mint leaves.
Customization
One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to customize. You can use any fresh fruits that are in season or that you like. You can also adjust the sugar and lime juice amounts according to your taste.
If you prefer a smoother texture, you can use a blender or a food processor instead of a fork. You can even mix the fruit purees and create new color combinations.