Orange-Basil Granita
 
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • Garnish: orange slices, fresh basil leaves
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1½ cups water, sugar, basil, and orange zest to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes.
  2. Strain mixture into a freezer-safe 13x9-inch baking dish. Stir in orange juice. Freeze until edges begin to set, 30 to 35 minutes.
  3. Using a fork, scrape mixture to break up frozen pieces. Freeze until mixture resembles fluffy shaved ice, about 4 hours, scraping every 30 minutes to break up frozen pieces. Garnish with orange slices and basil, if desired.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/orange-basil-granita/