Cool, tart, and naturally sweet, this Bitter Lime-Mint Granita is a refreshing way to enjoy a lighter summer treat. Made with ripe pears, fresh lime, mint, and digestive bitters, it’s the perfect icy dessert for warm days and a flavorful twist on seasonal wellness.
Servings: 1–2
Ingredients (organic/biodynamic):
- 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
- ½ c. fresh lime juice
- 1 c. water
- A few drops PERQUE DigestivAide™ herbal bitters
- 10 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- Pinch of Celtic Sea Salt®
Instructions:
- Blend the base: Combine the pears, lime juice, water, digestive bitters, mint, and sea salt in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour into a pan: Pour the mixture into a shallow baking dish or metal pan.
- Freeze: Place in the freezer for about 45–60 minutes, or until the edges begin to freeze.
- Scrape: Using a fork, scrape the frozen edges into icy crystals and stir them into the unfrozen center.
- Repeat: Return the pan to the freezer and scrape every 30 minutes until the entire mixture has a light, fluffy, crystalline texture (about 2–3 hours total).
- Serve: Spoon into chilled bowls or glasses and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or a thin slice of lime, if desired.