Pear, lime and mint granita made with PERQUE DigestivAide digestive bitters

Pear, Lime & Mint Granita with Digestive Bitters

In Alkaline Recipes, Digestion, News by PERQUE Integrative Health (PIH) Clinical Team

Cool, tart, and naturally sweet, this Pear, Lime & Mint Granita is a refreshing way to enjoy a lighter summer treat. Made with ripe pears, fresh lime, mint, and a few drops of PERQUE DigestivAide™ Herbal Bitters, it puts a flavorful seasonal spin on the centuries-old tradition of bitters before meals. Serve it as a light starter before a summer meal or a palate-cleansing finish.*

Servings: 1–2

Ingredients (organic/biodynamic):

  • 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped 
  • ½ c. fresh lime juice 
  • 1 c. water 
  • A few drops PERQUE DigestivAide™ herbal bitters
  • 10 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped 
  • Pinch of Celtic Sea Salt® 

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth. 
  2. Transfer the mixture into a shallow baking dish or metal pan. 
  3. Place in the freezer for 45 to 60 minutes, until the edges begin to freeze. 
  4. Using a fork, scrape the frozen edges into the center and mix together. 
  5. Return to the freezer and scrape every 30 minutes until the entire mixture has a light, fluffy, crystalline texture, about 2 to 3 hours total. 
  6. Spoon into chilled bowls or glasses and garnish with fresh mint or a thin lime slice if desired.
PERQUE Integrative Health (PIH) Clinical Team
Author: PERQUE Integrative Health (PIH) Clinical Team

Every resource on the PERQUE blog is crafted by the PIH Clinical Team, a multidisciplinary panel of functional medicine, pharmacy and nutrition experts led by immunologist Dr. Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD. Discover actionable strategies designed to optimize your physiology and restore lasting wellness.

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