Fancy Schmancy Citrus Granita

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Fancy Schmancy Citrus Granita
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

180 min

Ready In

200 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 - 1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaf
4 1/4 cups fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice ( or lime juice )
1/2 cup grapefruit juice
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
basil sprig ( to garnish )
lemon , wheel ( to garnish , or lime wheel ) ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
202
Sugar
49g
Fat
0g
Fancy Schmancy Citrus Granita is a fancy take on an Italian classic dessert, granita. This particular granita is made with fresh and juicy oranges, lemons, and grapefruits which makes it the perfect dessert to cool you down on a hot summer day. The basil adds a fresh and herbaceous flavor that complements the citrus fruits perfectly. The granita is light, refreshing, and will make you feel like you're indulging in something truly fancy. It is a perfect way to end any summer dinner party or enjoyed on its own as a light dessert.

Instructions

1.In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, and basil. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain syrup into a large bowl.
2.Add orange juice, lemon juice (or lime juice), grapefruit juice, vanilla extract, and kosher salt to the bowl with the syrup. Stir until well combined.
3.Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a shallow metal baking dish and place it in the freezer.
4.Stir the mixture with a fork every 30 minutes, until granita is slushy and frozen, 2-3 hours. Scrape with a fork to separate ice crystals until fluffy and frozen.
5.Spoon granita into chilled bowls and serve with basil and lemon (or lime) wheel.

PROS

This citrus granita is a refreshing, light, and delicious dessert that is perfect for hot summer days.

The recipe is fairly easy and requires few ingredients.

This dessert can be made ahead of time and kept in the freezer for days.

CONS

This dessert requires a bit of patience as it has to be stirred with a fork every 30 minutes for a few hours until it’s fully frozen.

It is high in sugar, which makes it a treat to be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This citrus granita is a vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free dessert that is high in vitamin C.
It also contains basil which has anti-inflammatory properties and supports liver function.
It’s low in fat and calories, although high in sugar.

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