Iced desserts are kinda my thing –  I love the simplicity of the ice-block- making process, the gratification one gets from scraping frozen syrup to form granita and the instant joy from blitzing up frozen fruit to form quick, healthy, instant sorbets. The following recipes need no special equipment, use unrefined sweeteners and contain a couple of wild-card ingredients to get your family and friends talking.

Preparation: 2 mins plus freezing
Serves: 4 - 6
Cook: 2 mins
Freeze: 4 hrs or overnight
Blueberry & Thyme Granita

Blueberry & Thyme Granita

2 mins plus freezing
Preparation: 2 mins plus freezing
Serves: 4 - 6
Cook : 2 mins
Freeze: 4 hours or overnight
Cucumber & Lime Granita

Cucumber & Lime Granita

2 mins plus freezing