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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
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.
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.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the grapefruit juice, cooled simple syrup, and grapefruit zest. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish (a metal baking pan works well for quicker freezing). Place the dish in the freezer.
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.
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.
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
Calories |
587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.2 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 145.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 873 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
