Italian granita with any fruit
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Italian granita with any fruit
Description
Italian granita begins by pureeing the fruit, lime juice, sugar, and optional salt into a smooth mixture using a blender or food processor. The liquid puree is then poured into a metal pan with a moderate thickness to ensure even freezing without sticking.
The granita is frozen in the freezer and scraped with a fork every 30 minutes for about four hours. This repeated scraping breaks up ice crystals and encourages a loose, flaky texture rather than solid ice. The result is a dry, crunchy ice dessert reminiscent of a slushy, capturing the fresh fruit's essence without cream or dairy.
This granita can be flavored with any fruit and served scooped into small bowls. Optionally, it can be garnished with zest or seasonings such as lemon, lime zest, or mild pepper flakes to add brightness or contrast.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fruit cubed
- 1/4 /4 cup lime juice lemon juice or water
- 1/4 /4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 /8 tbsp salt optional
Instructions
- Put the fruit, lime juice and sugar (and salt if you are adding it) into the blender or food processor with a blade attachment.
- Blend together until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the puree into the metal pan. Be sure that the layer is not too thin, or it will stick to the bottom of the pan, or too thick, as it will take too long to freeze.
- Put in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the freezer, the puree should have started to freeze on the top and around the edges.
- Using a fork, gently scrape the mixture, stir and then put it back in the freezer. After another 30 minutes, scrape again, stir and return to the freezer. Do this every 30 minutes for four hours until the puree is completely frozen and looks dry and flaky like a slushy.
- If you want to use a topping such as lime or lemon zest or pepper flakes, prepare them in a separate small bowl and set aside.
- Now you can scoop your crunchy fruit granita into small single-serving bowls or cups and add the toppings for extra goodness before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100g | |
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 482IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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