Summertime is perfect for enjoying cool and refreshing treats like Blueberry Granita. This easy recipe only requires a few ingredients and is simpler to make than you would imagine. Enjoy this delicious dessert by itself, or serve it as a unique addition to your next dessert buffet.
Raise your hand if you love blueberries!
Some of our favorite recipes are these Blueberry Quinoa Pancakes, Blueberry Banana Smoothie, and Quinoa Muffins.
In addition to enjoying them for breakfast, I am a bit obsessed with fruit-based desserts.
This Blueberry Granita recipe is my idea of dessert perfection, and I think you will love it too.
Ingredients for Making Berry Granita
- Berries: You can use any type of berry you like for this recipe. I used fresh blueberries, but feel free to experiment with raspberries, blackberries, or a mixture of berries.
- Sweetener: I used Swerve, which is a natural sugar replacement. You could also use honey, agave nectar, or regular sugar.
- Lemon Juice: This helps balance the sweetness and adds brightness to the granita.
- Water: This is used to thin out the mixture so that it will freeze properly.
Tips & Tricks for the Best Berry Granita
- Use fresh or frozen berries: I used fresh berries for this recipe, but you could also use frozen. If using frozen, there is no need to thaw them first.
- Experiment with different types of berries: This recipe is versatile, and you can use any berry you like. Raspberries, blackberries, and mixed berries would all be delicious. (Just be conscious of seeds and don’t skip the straining step.)
- The Best Type of Dish for Berry Granita: I recommend using an 8×11 inch baking dish or a similar size container when making this granita. You want a shallow dish so the mixture will freeze evenly.
Tools Needed to Make This Blueberry Granita Recipe
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- Small saucepan
- Blender
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Baking Dish
- Fork
Storage
You can store granita in a sealed container in the freezer for up to two months.
How to Make Blueberry Granita
First, add the berries, sweetener, lemon juice, and water to a small saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool. Once it has cooled, pour the mixture into a blender and blend until it is smooth. If you don’t have your blender, a food processor works.
Pour the blueberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Discard the solids that are left in the strainer.
Pour the strained mixture into a shallow glass baking dish. (Ceramic also works - I do not recommend using metal.) Place the dish in the freezer for 45 minutes.
After 45 minutes, use a large fork to scrape away any frozen sections from the edges of the pan. Stir the mixture in the center of the pan.
Place the dish back in the freezer. Scrape the mixture with a fork every 45 minutes, until the granita is completely frozen. This process will take a few hours.
To serve, scrape the granita one last time and scoop it into serving dishes. Enjoy!
More Dessert Recipes to Try
- Air Fryer Sugar Cookies are the perfect solution for when you want to make cookies without heating your oven.
- For a delicious treat that is always a hit, give these Strawberry Truffles a try.
- No-Bake Mini Chocolate Tarts are an easy way to get your chocolate fix in.
- Spritz Cookies with Jam are a holiday favorite that never gets old.
Blueberry Granita
Ingredients
- 4 cups blueberries
- 6 tablespoons sugar I used Swerve
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. Pour into a blender and process until smooth.
- Place a fine metal strainer over a bowl and drain. Discard solids. Pour into an 11 x 8 baking dish.
- Freeze for 45 minutes. Take a large fork and scrape frozen sections away from the edges of the pan. Stir center. Scrape every 45 minutes, until the mixture is completely frozen.
- Scrape again just before serving.
Alicia Taylor says
That looks so delicious. I have a freezer full of fresh blueberries. I have to put this recipe to work
Amy Desrosiers says
Ok, this is totally a delicious! I would love to make a batch for my husband and I.
mail4rosey says
What a great way to use the blueberries. I have some in the 'fridge right now, but not enough to make this yet, I'll have to pick up more.
Candy Olivares says
This sounds like an easy enough recipe! I've never tried to make a granita before. Blueberry would be so delicious!
Shirley Warren says
I love Blue Berries. This recipe sounds good. I would love to try this. It is easy and fast 🙂
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Kiwi says
I've never had a granita before. Looks like the ingredients are easy to get and this is great for the hotter months approaching.
Michelle Kneece Waller says
This looks pretty interesting. I bet it would taste great with some apples with it.
Alayna says
Looks like a great alternative to sugary sorbet. I'll have to try this during the summer!
Tayler says
That looks so delicious! I love berries and it would be the PERFECT summer dessert!
Aareeba Mohammed says
This recipe sounds so easy and healthy to make. Thanks for the recipe
Cindy Nicoletti says
I love Blueberries so I sure I would love this BLUEBERRY GRANITA. Looks delicious
Emily, Our house now a home says
This looks delicious and so refreshing! I am originally from California and now live in Wisconsin. Every time we go back I feel the same way you described about Florida. I also love the abundance of fresh fruit in California!
Wendy Lee says
This looks good! I would love to try it out and the recipe seems fairly simple to do.
Vishal says
I love Blueberries and this granita is good during summer. I know it fights with internal heat too.
Liz says
This granita recipe looks amazing to me! I absolutely love blueberries, and I always have them in my fridge. I will have to make this soon, looks just so perfectly refreshing!