5 from 12 votes
Granita
Granita is a refreshing frozen dessert made by pureeing fruit with lime juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt, then freezing the mixture to a flaky, icy texture. The process involves repeated scraping, which breaks up the ice crystals, resulting in a light and textured treat. You can use a variety of fruits, such as peaches, strawberries, or watermelon, each lending a different thickness and sweetness to the final product. A garnish of fresh minced mint adds a bright herbal note to the dessert.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
servings (3/4 cup each)
Calories:
93 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fruit cubed, such as peaches, strawberries, or watermelon (about 1 1/2 pounds, see note 1)
- 1/4 cup lime juice (see note 2)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- mint minced, for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- To a blender or a food processor, add cubed fruit, lime juice, sugar, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer to a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish. Freeze until slushy, about 30 minutes.
- Remove granita from freezer and scrape with a fork. Return to freezer until edges begin to freeze, about 30 minutes more. Repeat every 30 minutes until mixture is frozen and flaky in texture, about 4 hours total.
- Scoop into bowls, garnish with mint and serve.
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Notes
- If the fruit puree is too thick, add water to adjust the consistency before freezing.
- Lime juice can be substituted with lemon juice, orange juice, wine, or liquor for different flavor notes.
- This recipe yields about 6 cups, serving 8 portions of approximately 3/4 cup or 6 portions of 1 cup.
- Granita can be stored in the freezer for up to one week; scrape with a fork before serving to restore texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.75cup
Calories
93kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.001g
(0%)
Sodium
42mg
(2%)
Potassium
114mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
362IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings (3/4 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 362IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.