Jersey Strawberry & Mint Granita with Jersey Royal Potato Shortbread Crumble

A refreshing frozen dessert celebrating the sweet taste of Jersey strawberries and the coolness of fresh mint, complemented by a savory-sweet shortbread crumble made with Jersey Royal potatoes.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

4 hours 45 minutes (including freezing time)

Calories

445 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£1.70/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

500gJersey Strawberries(Fresh, ripe, and hulled)

£4.50

0.3cupFresh Mint(Loosely packed leaves)

£0.75

0.5cupWater(Filtered)

0.3cupSugar(Granulated sugar, adjust to taste)

£0.10

1tablespoonLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.15

100gJersey Royal Potatoes(Cooked, cooled, and mashed well (no lumps))

£0.40

100gPlain Flour(All-purpose flour)

£0.08

50gJersey Butter(Cold, cubed)

£0.70

2tablespoonsIcing Sugar(For shortbread crumble)

£0.10

0.1teaspoonPinch of Salt(For shortbread crumble)

£0.01

Total Cost

£6.79

£1.70 per serving

Instructions

1.
**Prepare the Strawberry-Mint Base:** Combine strawberries, mint, water, sugar, and lemon juice in a food processor. Process until smooth.
2.
Pour the strawberry mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place in the freezer.
3.
**Begin Freezing:** After 1 hour, use a fork to scrape the partially frozen mixture, breaking up any large ice crystals. Repeat this process every 30 minutes for about 3-4 hours, or until the granita is completely frozen and has a flaky, icy texture.
4.
**Prepare Jersey Royal Potato Shortbread Crumble:** Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan/ Gas Mark 4). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5.
In a large bowl, combine the mashed Jersey Royal potatoes, plain flour, Jersey butter, icing sugar, and salt.
6.
Rub the butter into the flour and potato mixture with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
7.
Gently press the mixture together to form a loose crumble. Spread the crumble evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
8.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Let cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking into smaller pieces.
9.
**To Serve:** Scoop the Jersey Strawberry & Mint Granita into serving glasses. Top with the Jersey Royal Potato Shortbread Crumble. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (214g)

445 kcal / 1862 kJ

Carbs

67g

26% of RDA

Fat

19g

27% of RDA

Protein

12% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

33 g

37% of RDA

Sodium

34 mg

1% of RDA

Saturated Fat

12 g

60% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Adjust the sugar level in the strawberry mixture according to the sweetness of the strawberries.

For a more intense mint flavor, muddle the mint leaves slightly before adding them to the food processor.

Don't skip the scraping process! This is crucial for achieving the desired granita texture.

The Jersey Royal potato shortbread adds a unique savory element, but can be omitted for a simpler dessert.

Cooking Equipment

Food Processor

Baking Sheet

9x13 inch Baking Dish

Fork

Freezer

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