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Blood Orange Granita
Granita is similar to shaved ice or snow cones, except this isn't made with sugary corn syrup. Instead, you just use the sweet juice of the blood oranges and just a touch of agave.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 120 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 cups blood orange juice, reserve a few of the orange cups/ shells for serving
- 1/4 cup agave or honey
Instructions
- Combine the blood orange juice* and agave in a 8×8 inch Pyrex dish and whisk to combine.
- Place in the freezer for 1 hour.
- Remove from the freezer and scrape with a fork to break up pieces.
- Place back in freezer for 1 hour.
- Remove from the freezer and scrape with a fork to break up pieces.
- Repeat this process over several hours until granita is similar to shaved ice.
- Serve in orange peel “shells” or in bowls (cover the pan with tin foil to keep in the freezer).
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Notes
- * 4 cups of blood orange juice = about 8 oranges
- * 4 cups of blood orange juice = about 8 oranges
Nutrition Information
Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.