Immerse yourself in a culinary adventure as we embark on a journey to create the ultimate "Orange Campari Granita with Fresh Nectarines." This delectable dessert, with roots in Italian cuisine, offers a vibrant explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a sun-kissed Mediterranean haven. Drawing inspiration from the classic Campari cocktail, we'll blend the bitter-sweet notes of Campari with the refreshing tang of oranges, creating a vibrant granita that captures the essence of summer. Perfectly complementing this vibrant base, we'll introduce the juicy sweetness of fresh nectarines, adding a luscious texture and a burst of fruity goodness.
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CAMPARI & ORANGE GRANITA
Steps:
- First make the sugar syrup: Combine the sugar and water in small saucepan and boil over high heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the sugar syrup into a 10 x 13 x 2-inch ceramic dish and stir in the orange juice, Campari, and lemon juice. Carefully place the dish on a level surface in the freezer. Freeze for one hour, rake the granita with a large dinner fork, and return it to the freezer. Rake the granite every 30 minutes, until it's firm and granular. This should take a several hours. Serve frozen in pretty bowls or stemmed martini glasses.
ORANGE GRANITA
Steps:
- Clean and wash the oranges. Cut off the top 1/4 of the oranges and shave a small slice off the bottom so it stands easily.
- Using a grapefruit knife, cut out the flesh of the oranges and place in a strainer set over a bowl. Be careful not to cut through the bottom. Stand the oranges on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer and freeze until solid.
- Press the flesh of the oranges through the strainer to extract all of the juice. You should end up with about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups of orange juice. Add the extra 4 cups orange juice. Stir in sugar, a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is of desired sweetness. Add the basil and orange-flavored liqueur and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a roasting pan or baking dish. The dish should be large enough so the liquid is not more than 1-inch deep. Freeze the mixture for 1 hour. Remove from the freezer and scrape with 2 forks to break up ice. Return to the freezer and freeze until solid, about 2 to 3 hours, scraping with forks every hour or so.
- When the granite is frozen, scoop it into the orange shells and serve immediately.
CAMPARI AND ORANGE
A tangy and sweet cocktail complements a savory vegetarian Italian dish such as Eggplant Parm Stacks.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Yield Makes 1 cocktail
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour Campari and orange juice over ice, cover, and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with an orange twist.
ORANGE GRANITA
The difference between granita and sorbet is in their texture: granita is slushy, while sorbet is smooth.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Squeeze 5 to 6 oranges to yield 3 cups of juice. In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup orange juice and 1/2 cup sugar. Boil over high heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a shallow 2-quart dish, and add remaining orange juice.
- Freeze, scraping around sides and breaking into crystals with a fork every 30 minutes, 2 to 2 1/2 hours total. Cover with plastic wrap; keep in freezer until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 g
GRAPEFRUIT AND CAMPARI GRANITA
Categories Dessert Freeze/Chill Frozen Dessert Grapefruit Campari Summer Vegan Gourmet Fat Free Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let syrup cool. Stir in grapefruit juice and Campari and freeze in a shallow metal pan, stirring and crushing lumps with a fork every 30 minutes, 3 to 4 hours, or until mixture is firm but not frozen. Scrape granita with a fork to lighten texture. Serve granita in chilled goblets and garnish with zest.
ORANGE-CAMPARI GRANITA WITH FRESH NECTARINES
Categories Citrus Fruit Dessert Freeze/Chill Orange Nectarine Summer Vegan Bon Appétit Fat Free Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir orange juice, Campari and 1/2 cup sugar in medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Transfer to 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Freeze until frozen, at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Place 6 dessert glasses or Martini glasses in freezer. Mix nectarines and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in large bowl. Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
- Using fork, scrape surface of granita to form crystals. Divide granita among frozen glasses. Top with nectarine mixture. Garnish with mint and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use ripe, juicy nectarines for the best flavor.
- If you don't have Campari, you can substitute another bitter liqueur, such as Aperol or Cynar.
- Be sure to freeze the granita for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
- You can make the granita ahead of time and store it in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
- To serve, spoon the granita into chilled glasses and top with fresh nectarine slices.
Conclusion:
Orange Campari Granita with Fresh Nectarines is a refreshing and flavorful summer dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of orange, Campari, and nectarines creates a unique and delicious flavor that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a refreshing and easy dessert, give this recipe a try.
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