
Honey Granita
Prep
20 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This honey granita is my go to dessert when I want something refreshing without turning on the oven. It comes together in just twenty minutes with no cooking required, making it perfect for warm afternoons or unexpected guests. The honey provides natural sweetness along with antioxidants that support your immune system, while the bright lemon juice keeps everything beautifully balanced. What I love most is how simple it truly is, using ingredients you probably already have at home. Topped with fresh mint, it's an elegant treat that tastes far more complicated than it actually is.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 100honey
- 400 mlwater
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 50 mllemon juice
- 200ice cubes
- 20fresh mint leaves
- 50 gunsalted butter
- 100 mlheavy cream
- 2 eggegg yolks
- 20 gsalt
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gbaking soda
- 5 gfennel seeds
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine the honey, sugar, lemon juice, and 100ml of water. Heat over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool slightly.
Tip: Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- 3
Stir in the salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- 4
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
- 5
Whisk in the heavy cream and egg yolks until well combined.
Tip: Be careful not to scramble the eggs.
- 6
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Tip: Chill the mixture until it's cold and set.
- 7
After the mixture has chilled, pour it into a 20x20cm metal baking dish.
- 8
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer.
Tip: Freeze the mixture until it's solid and set.
- 9
Once the mixture has set, remove it from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
Tip: This will help loosen the crystals.
- 10
Use a fork to scrape the mixture into a serving dish.
Tip: Scrape the mixture in a circular motion, breaking up the crystals.
- 11
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve.
Tip: You can also sprinkle a pinch of sugar on top, if desired.
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