Orange Basil Granita
Delight your taste buds with the bright and refreshing flavors of Orange Basil Granita, a sophisticated twist on the classic Italian frozen treat. This easy-to-make dessert combines freshly squeezed orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and a hint of sweetness from a homemade simple syrup infused with fresh basil leaves. The result is a perfectly balanced icy delight that’s packed with citrusy tang and herbal aromatics. Using just five simple ingredients and a few hours of freezing time with periodic scraping, this granita transforms into a light, flaky texture that's ideal for cooling down on warm days. Perfect as a palate cleanser or a refreshing dessert, serve this Orange Basil Granita garnished with a fresh basil leaf or a playful slice of orange for an elegant finish. A must-try for citrus lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml Fresh orange juice
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 100 ml Water
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
While the syrup cools, finely chop the fresh basil leaves. Add the basil to the cooled syrup, stirring gently to infuse the herbal flavor.
In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh orange juice, orange zest, and the basil-infused syrup. Stir well to combine.
Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish, spreading it out evenly to ensure a thin layer for even freezing.
Place the dish in the freezer. After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and stir the mixture, breaking up any ice crystals that form.
Repeat the scraping process every 30 minutes for about 3-4 hours, or until the granita reaches a fluffy, icy texture.
Once fully frozen and flaky, scoop the granita into serving glasses or bowls. Garnish with an additional basil leaf or a small orange wedge, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Orange Basil Granita!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.7 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 140.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 968 mg | 21% | |
*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.
