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    Home » Desserts » Ice Cold Strawberry Kiwi Granita

    Ice Cold Strawberry Kiwi Granita

    June 19, 2016 , Updated April 11, 2019 Maria 13 Comments

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    Strawberry and kiwi granita in a glass bowl decorated with mint leaves.

    Ice Cold Strawberry Kiwi Granita… red and green… tart and sweet… two amazing fruits that go so well together taste-wise and color-wise.

    A colorful granita made with strawberries and kiwi in a glass bowl.

     

    I can still remember the first time I tasted a kiwi.

    I was barely a teenager. My dad, a grocer back then, came home one night with a brown paper bag and a proud smile on his face. He told us that he had a surprise for us. So he gathered my siblings and I around the kitchen table (all the important stuff happened in the kitchen around the kitchen table) and took out these fuzzy brownish things from the paper bag. He proudly announced that this new fruit was called a kiwi and that it came from New Zealand.

    A close up of the frosted glass created by the ice cool Kiwi Granita.

    I can actually remember thinking, “Where’s New Zealand?” (In my defense, I was only thirteen and very sheltered… after all, it was the seventies). Nowadays, I guess questions like that are easily answered by iPhones, etc. But back then I had to run into the family room to consult the atlas of our World Book encyclopedia. Life was much simpler back then!

    We also had no idea how to eat the kiwi. I guess we were clever enough to figure out that the fuzzy exterior should be peeled away, and the emerald green flesh should be focused on. But I do remember us trying to de-seed the fruit for a while… an exercise in futility, by the way. Eventually, laziness won, and we ate the flesh, seeds and all.

    Just in case you are wondering how to properly eat a kiwi, you have several options:

    • kiwis can be cut in half, and the flesh can be scooped out with a spoon OR
    • kiwis can be sliced or quartered and eaten, with or without the skin.

     

    Kiwi granita in a bowl surrounded by kiwi flowers, kiwis and strawberries.

    As I reflect upon this, it’s funny how my dad always tried to encourage his kids to try new things. The example of the kiwi comes to mind, but there were so many other instances that relay the same message. Today, on Father’s Day, I am aware of all the support I got and am very grateful for it.

    A kiwi vine in full bloom with white flowers.

    My husband planted a few kiwi vines in our backyard. Yes, in Montreal! It has been 2   3  4 years and surprisingly, the kiwi vines have made it through a couple of brutal winters. Despite the fact that we have yet to taste a kiwi from these plants, the blossoms are absolutely spectacular. As I was admiring their beauty, I thought to myself that it would be fun to make a kiwi granita. Since I also had strawberries in my fridge, I decided to pair the both of these super fruits together… and, as they say, the rest is history.

    Nutrition Note: The kiwi is truly a super fruit. Among other health benefits, consuming just 2 kiwis will provide you more Vitamin C than an orange! By the way, did you know that the exterior flesh can actually be eaten? I actually tried it once… and let’s just say that I prefer my kiwis to be peeled.

    Italian granita flavored with strawberry and kiwi.

    Origins of the recipe for Ice Cold Strawberry Kiwi Granita:

    I got the inspiration to make this recipe for Ice Cold Strawberry Kiwi Granita from an article I found in the kitchn. Just like the recipe I shared with all of you on how to made Homemade Italian Lemon Ice, and this recipe for Watermelon Lime Italian Granita Ice, it all starts with a simple syrup and some fruit.

    So, just in case you are wondering what you can do with kiwi fruit, how about a wonderful ice cold granita.

    As I sit here appreciating my refreshing Strawberry Kiwi Granita, I can’t help but think of the first time I tried a kiwi and the influence of my dad to experiment and try different foods.

    To all the dads… wishing you all a Happy Father’s Day!

     

    Thanks for dropping by.

    Ciao for now,

    Maria 🙂

    PS: Have you made this recipe?

    If you have made this kiwi granita recipe, I would love to hear about it in the comments below and be sure to rate the recipe!

    Thanks so much for following and being part of the She loves biscotti Community. Let’s make some new food memories!

     

    An overhead shot of strawberry kiwi granita surrounded by white kiwi flowers.

    A close up shot of strawberry kiwi granita.

    Ice Cold Strawberry Kiwi Granita

    Ice Cold Strawberry Kiwi Granita ...red and green ... tart and sweet ... two amazing fruits that go so well together taste wise and color wise.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 119kcal
    Author: Maria Vannelli RD
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    Ingredients

    Simple syrup:

    • 1 cup sugar granulated
    • 1 cup water

    Fruit puree:

    • 1 pound strawberries hulled and sliced
    • 1 pound kiwi hulled and cut up
    • Juice of 1 lemon separated in half
    • 2 pinches salt
    • mint leaves optional

    Instructions

    Simple syrup:

    • Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
    • Simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved (approx. 3-4 minutes.)
    • Remove from burner.
    • Allow to cool down to room temperature.

    Fruit puree:

    • Place the strawberries in a food processor.
    • Puree the strawberries for about 15-20 seconds.
    • Add half of the lemon juice, a pinch of salt and about 1/4 -1/3 of the simple syrup.
    • Puree together for another 10 seconds.
    • Pour strawberry puree mixture in a shallow stainless steel pan.
    • Repeat the same procedure with the kiwi but place the mixture in a different pan.
    • Place both pans in freezer and stir to break up the ice every 60 minutes or so for 3-4 hours. The consistency should be granular but still slushy.
    • At this point, cover and allow to freeze undisturbed for at least 8 hours.
    • When ready to serve, grate the top of each and place in dessert bowl.
    • Decorate with mint leaves (if desired).
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    Notes

    Feel free to adjust the amount of simple syrup that you put in your granita according to personal preference.
    Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 68.7mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Maria Vannelli is a registered dietitian who lives in a suburb just outside Montreal, Canada. She's the founder of the food blog She Loves Biscotti. Maria hopes to inspire you and bring you and your loved ones closer together at meal times enabling you to create some memorable moments.

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    Comments

    1. Justine @ JustineCelina.com

      June 25, 2016 at 11:14 pm

      This is such a fresh and pretty recipe Maria! I’ve never actually made a granita at home before but you’ve inspired me to give it a shot. It looks like a perfect light dessert for the summertime. 🙂 Have a great weekend!

      Reply
    2. Colleen Milne

      June 25, 2016 at 3:40 pm

      What a great story about your dad! This granita looks super refreshing and very pretty. too.

      Reply
      • Maria

        June 25, 2016 at 5:21 pm

        Thanks so much Colleen. It was only a few decades ago …hard to imagine life without all of our technology. Thanks so much for dropping by 🙂

        Reply
    3. Elaine @ Flavour and Savour

      June 24, 2016 at 8:11 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect combination! What a beautiful summertime treat!

      Reply
      • Maria

        June 25, 2016 at 6:45 am

        Thanks Elaine. Appreciate you dropping by 🙂

        Reply
    4. Lu Ann @ The Cup of Life

      June 24, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      I’ve always been making granita with some of my favourite teas. Still haven’t tried it homemade with fruit yet. I think I’ll have to now with this recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Maria

        June 24, 2016 at 4:01 pm

        Funny, I’ve never tried a tea version …I know where to go for the recipe. Thanks so much for dropping by 🙂

        Reply
    5. Meaghan

      June 24, 2016 at 2:57 pm

      It is funny the things we take for granted now with changes in technology, every question can be answered with “Google it”. Wondering about a kiwi would never happen now, which is sort of strange to think about (I’m such an old soul!!). I also grew up pretty sheltered so no judgements here 🙂 Love this recipe. It looks so refreshing, perfect for summer and hot evenings.

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      • Maria

        June 24, 2016 at 3:21 pm

        It’s so true what you say Meaghan…it’s great to be in a position to appreciate all the technology. I can already hear myself …”in my days …” lol … Appreciate you dropping by …thanks 🙂 See you on Sunday 😉 (virtually speaking that is!)

        Reply
    6. Carmen Pricone

      June 23, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      Lovely post and recipe. Will have to try it in summer.

      Reply
      • Maria

        June 23, 2016 at 11:28 pm

        Thank you Carmen, hope you like it. Appreciate you taking the time to comment 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jovina Coughlin

      June 19, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      Looks very refreshing.

      Reply
      • Maria

        June 19, 2016 at 6:52 pm

        Thank you Jovina 🙂 It was a very hot day in Montreal today and so it was appreciated by all!

        Reply

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