Grapefruit Ice
Escape the summer heat with this refreshing and tangy Grapefruit Ice, a vibrant homemade granita that’s bursting with citrus flavor. Made with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, a touch of lemon for brightness, and a hint of zest for an aromatic twist, this icy treat is light, invigorating, and easy to prepare. The recipe uses a simple syrup to balance the tartness, and the hands-on freezing technique creates perfectly fluffy ice crystals, no special equipment needed. Ready in just a few hours, this zesty dessert is perfect for entertaining or indulging in solo. Serve Grapefruit Ice in chilled bowls for an elegant, palate-cleansing finish to any meal—or enjoy it as a guilt-free snack on sunny afternoons. Keywords: grapefruit ice, granita, refreshing dessert, summer recipe, grapefruit granita.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml Fresh grapefruit juice
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 100 ml Water
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Grapefruit zest
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved to form a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
While the syrup cools, zest one grapefruit to collect 1 teaspoon of zest. Then juice enough grapefruits to yield 500 ml of fresh juice. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp or seeds.
Once the simple syrup has cooled, combine it with the grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and grapefruit zest in a mixing bowl. Stir well to incorporate all the flavors.
Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish and place it in the freezer.
After 1 hour, remove the dish from the freezer and use a fork to scrape and stir the mixture, breaking up any ice crystals that have formed. Return the dish to the freezer.
Repeat the scraping and stirring process every 30 minutes for 3-4 hours, or until the mixture has completely frozen into light, fluffy ice crystals.
Once fully frozen, fluff the Grapefruit Ice with a fork and serve immediately in chilled bowls or glasses.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
583 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.2 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 844 mg | 18% | |
*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.
