Verbena Granita and its Colorful Fruits

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh verbena leaves
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Assorted colorful fruits, like blueberries, strawberries, and kiwis, chopped

Instructions:

1. Combine verbena leaves and water in a blender and puree until smooth.
2. Add the sugar to the puree and blend again until it is dissolved.
3. Strain the mixture into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer.
4. Every 30 minutes, take the dish out and use a fork to scrape the ice crystals from the edges of the dish, breaking them up.
5. Continue to do this until the entire mixture is granular and icy, about 2-3 hours.
6. Serve the granita with the chopped fruits on top.

Verdict:

This Verbena Granita is a refreshing and unique dessert, perfect for a hot summer day. The fragrant verbena adds a subtle floral note to the granita while the colorful fruits provide a juicy and sweet topping.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the granita in small bowls topped with the chopped fruits, or as a palate cleanser between courses of a meal. You could also add a dollop of whipped cream or some fresh mint leaves for a garnish.