Simple Grapefruit Granita Recipe Video

Granitas are sort of an Italian icee. They are refreshing and very easy to make. They can be made from oranges, tangerines, lemons, peaches, watermelon, chocolate and coffee.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In1 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings6
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient,

Ingredients

 Grapefruit juice2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Grapefruit rind3 (With No White Lining)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 99 Calories from Fat 1

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.1 g0.15%

Saturated Fat 0.01 g0.07%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1.1 mg0%

Total Carbohydrates 25 g8.3%

Dietary Fiber 0.61 g2.4%

Sugars 24.4 g

Protein 0.49 g0.97%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 62.9%

Calcium 1.4% Iron 1.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Place the juice, water,sugar and rind in a small pot. Stir until sugar is melted. Bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and cool down.

Strain the juice into a 9×13 pyrex dish. Place in the freezer and freeze for 45 minutes. Remove from freezer and rake with a fork until small pieces of ice form. Return to the freezer for another 30 minutes. Repeat the raking process and the freezing four more times.

Serve your granita as is or topped with a berry coulis. Enjoy!

Editors Review

It’s summer time and most of us are already looking for coolers and smoothies and cocktail recipes. Here is a cool recipe to make Grapefruit Granita or Italian Ice as is commonly known. The chef in the video shows exactly what needs to be done and tips about what brings most flavor. Go ahead and watch the video.
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