Pomegranate Granita
Cool off with the refreshing sweetness of homemade Pomegranate Granita, a light and icy dessert that’s as stunning as it is simple to make. This no-bake treat combines rich, ruby-red pomegranate juice with a touch of fresh lemon juice and a homemade simple syrup to create a perfectly balanced harmony of sweet and tangy flavors. The granita’s flaky, snow-like texture is achieved by freezing and scraping the mixture at intervals, resulting in a dessert that melts in your mouth with every bite. Garnish with vibrant pomegranate seeds for an extra pop of color and crunch, making it an elegant choice for dinner parties or a refreshing finish to a summer meal. Quick to prepare and requiring only a handful of ingredients, this recipe is an ideal introduction to the art of frozen desserts. Whether enjoyed solo or paired with fresh fruit, Pomegranate Granita is a showstopper that’s easy to make and impossible to resist! Keywords: Pomegranate Granita, frozen dessert, no-bake recipe, summer treat, refreshing granita.
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Ingredients
- 500 ml Pomegranate juice (fresh or bottled)
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 125 ml Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 50 grams Pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely, creating a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pomegranate juice, cooled simple syrup, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir until the mixture is well blended.
Step 3
Pour the pomegranate mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish. Place the dish in the freezer and allow it to chill for 1 hour.
Step 4
After 1 hour, remove the dish from the freezer and use a fork to scrape and break up the ice crystals. Return the dish to the freezer.
Step 5
Continue freezing for about 3–4 hours, scraping and fluffing the granita with a fork every 30 minutes to ensure a light and flaky texture.
Step 6
Once the granita is fully frozen and has a granular, icy texture, scrape it one final time and spoon it into serving glasses or bowls.
Step 7
Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh pomegranate seeds for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (814.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 718.4 |
| Total Fat 1.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 27.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 182.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 174.1g | |
| Protein 1.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 72.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1293.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories