Jefes Grand Granita
Cool, refreshing, and bursting with citrusy zest, Jefe’s Grand Granita is the ultimate frozen dessert for sunny days. This Italian-inspired treat combines the vibrant flavors of freshly squeezed orange, lemon, and lime juices with a touch of orange and lime zest for a tangy twist, all balanced perfectly with a homemade sugar syrup. The granita achieves its signature light, flaky texture through a simple yet fun freezing and scraping technique. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves, it delivers a bright, herbaceous flourish that complements the sweet and citrusy notes. Quick to prepare and naturally dairy-free, this elegant and easy dessert is perfect for summer entertaining or indulging in a refreshing treat. Keywords: citrus granita recipe, easy frozen dessert, summer treats, orange lemon lime granita.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 cups Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cups Fresh lime juice
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Lime zest
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved, then remove from heat. Let the syrup cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled sugar syrup with the orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, orange zest, and lime zest. Stir well to combine.
Pour the mixture into a shallow metal baking dish and place it in the freezer.
After 45 minutes, use a fork to scrape and mix the mixture, breaking up any ice crystals that have formed.
Return the mixture to the freezer, scraping and mixing every 30 minutes, for a total of 2 to 3 hours. Continue this process until the granita has a light and fluffy texture.
Just before serving, finely chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the granita for a burst of freshness.
Scoop the granita into serving glasses or bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
793 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.0 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 184.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 892 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.
