Best 3 Grapefruit Granita Recipes
Grapefruit granita is a simple yet refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Made with just a few ingredients, this frozen treat is bursting with bright, citrusy flavor and can be enjoyed all year round. Whether you are looking for a light and healthy snack or a sweet ending to a meal, grapefruit granita is sure to satisfy your cravings.
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GRAPEFRUIT GRANITA
This is probably the easiest dessert in my whole repertoire but it may also be one of the most perfect. It's bright, clean and refreshing flavor is a welcome ending to any meal. When I serve it in a small wide-mouthed glass and top it with a little sprig of mint, it looks really beautiful. You can make this a couple of days in advance but then you'll want to cover it well with saran wrap so it doesn't absorb any freezer flavor.
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories dessert
Time 4h5m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine juice, water and sugar in bowl and whisk until the sugar has dissolved. Pour liquid into a 13 by 9-inch baking pan. Freeze until hard, about 3 to 4 hours.
- To serve, scrape with a fork and spoon the scrapings into small chilled martini glasses or small glass bowls. Garnish with small sprigs of fresh mint.
CITRUS COMPOTE WITH GRAPEFRUIT GRANITA
Make granita no more than a day ahead of time for best texture. If it freezes solid, it can be revived by pulsing in a food processor. This recipe was inspired by a trip I took with my husband to Italy. -Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool slightly., Stir in grapefruit juice. Transfer to an 8-in. square dish. Freeze 1 hour. Stir with a fork. Freeze 2-3 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes., Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of each orange. Stand oranges upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut off peel and outer membrane from oranges. Working over a bowl to catch juices, cut along the membrane of each segment to remove fruit. Place fruit in bowl. Repeat with grapefruit, removing any seeds., Peel and separate clementines into segments; add to oranges and grapefruit. Gently stir in pomegranate seeds., To serve, stir granita with a fork. Alternately layer granita and fruit mixture into six dessert dishes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PINK GRAPEFRUIT, STRAWBERRY, AND CHAMPAGNE GRANITA WITH SUGARED STRAWBERRIES
Categories Champagne Dessert Freeze/Chill Frozen Dessert Strawberry Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir 3/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup water in large saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Cool. Puree 1 cup strawberries in processor. Whisk 1/2 cup puree into sugar syrup. Mix in grapefruit juice, then Champagne. Pour mixture into 8-inch square metal baking pan. Freeze mixture until firm, stirring every 2 hours, about 6 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; keep frozen.)
- Mix remaining 1/2 cup sugar and lemon peel in pie plate. Spread 1/2 teaspoon mascarpone around pointed tip half of each whole strawberry. Dip in lemon sugar to coat mascarpone.
- Moisten rims of 6 Martini glasses with water; dip rims into remaining lemon sugar. Scrape fork across surface of granita to form ice shavings. Mound granita in glasses. Garnish with sugared berries and serve immediately.
- *Available at Italian markets and some supermarkets.
Tips:
- Choose the right grapefruit: For the best flavor, choose grapefruits that are heavy for their size and have a smooth, unblemished rind. Avoid any grapefruit that has soft spots or bruises.
- Use a sharp knife: When cutting the grapefruit, use a sharp knife to avoid tearing the flesh. This will help to prevent the granita from becoming too bitter.
- Remove the pith: Before juicing the grapefruit, be sure to remove the pith, which is the white part of the fruit. The pith is bitter and can ruin the flavor of the granita.
- Use a blender or food processor: To make the granita, you can use either a blender or a food processor. If you use a blender, be sure to use the pulse setting to avoid over-processing the mixture.
- Freeze the granita in a shallow dish: This will help it to freeze evenly and quickly.
- Stir the granita every hour or so: This will help to prevent it from forming large ice crystals.
- Serve the granita immediately after it is frozen: This is when it will have the best flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Grapefruit granita is a refreshing and delicious dessert that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is also a healthy and nutritious snack that is low in calories and fat. With its bright and citrusy flavor, grapefruit granita is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a refreshing and healthy dessert, give grapefruit granita a try!
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