Get Gorgeous Grapefruit Granita
Get ready to refresh your palate with the zesty delight of "Get Gorgeous Grapefruit Granita." This easy-to-make frozen dessert is a true showstopper, combining the invigorating tang of fresh grapefruit juice and zest with just the right touch of sweetness from homemade simple syrup. With only a handful of ingredients and a hands-on preparation time of just 10 minutes, this granita is as simple as it is stunning. Perfectly flaky ice crystals are created with a few rounds of freezing and scraping, delivering a light and airy texture that melts beautifully on the tongue. Garnished with a sprig of fresh mint, this vibrant and naturally gluten-free treat is ideal for summer entertaining, elegant dinner parties, or as a refreshing post-meal palate cleanser. Dive into this citrusy indulgence today for a burst of flavor and flair!
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Ingredients
- 500 ml fresh grapefruit juice
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 125 ml water
- 1 teaspoon grapefruit zest
- 2 sprigs fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely to form a simple syrup, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
Step 2
While the simple syrup cools, zest one grapefruit to obtain 1 teaspoon of grapefruit zest. Then juice enough grapefruits to yield 500ml of fresh juice. Strain the juice to remove any pulp or seeds if desired.
Step 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the grapefruit juice, cooled simple syrup, and grapefruit zest. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 4
Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish (a metal baking pan works well for quicker freezing). Place the dish in the freezer.
Step 5
After about 1 hour, remove the dish from the freezer and use a fork to scrape and break up the icy edges into fluffy crystals. Return to the freezer.
Step 6
Repeat this scraping process every 30 minutes for the next 2-3 hours, or until the mixture is fully frozen and has transformed into light, flaky granita crystals.
Step 7
To serve, fluff the granita with a fork one last time and spoon it into chilled dessert bowls or glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (748.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 586.6 |
| Total Fat 0.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 13.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 148.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 145.6g | |
| Protein 3.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 83.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 873mg | 0% |
Source of Calories