In the realm of tantalizing desserts that capture the essence of summer, pomegranate and rose granita emerges as a refreshing and vibrant culinary masterpiece. This frozen treat boasts a captivating fusion of sweet and tangy flavors, complemented by the delicate aroma of roses. As its name suggests, pomegranate and rose granita is a dessert that celebrates the flavors and colors of nature, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a unique and refreshing dessert experience.
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POMEGRANATE AND ROSE GRANITA
The rose petals look lovely here, but don't worry if you can't get hold of any. With the pomegranate seeds there, the granita looks wonderful without them. Be sure to leave enough time for the liquid to properly freeze into crystals, about 8 to 10 hours.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories ice creams and sorbets, ice dishes, dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add sugar and 7 tablespoons/100 milliliters water to a small saucepan and place over high heat. Stir continuously, until sugar has dissolved and the liquid comes to the boil.
- Add mint, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool, about 20 minutes. Strain the syrup into a large bowl, pressing on the mint to extract the water. Discard the mint.
- Whisk the pomegranate juice and rose water into the syrup until combined. Pour into a container and freeze for 2 to 3 hours, until clumps form and the edges are solid. (The shallower the container, the shorter the freezing time.) Use a fork to separate the crystals and freeze for another 2 hours. Repeat with the fork again, scraping the tines across the frozen mixture, and continue this process until the liquid has frozen into separate crystals throughout, about 8 to 10 hours total.
- Just before serving, divide the granita between small glasses and sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds and rose petals.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 102, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 7 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams
POMEGRANATE GRANITA
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories dessert
Time 4h5m
Yield about 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the 2 juices and season with sugar, to taste. Pour into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Carefully place in freezer and freeze until solid, about 4 hours. Use a fork to scrape into large crystals and spoon granita into chilled glasses. Serve immediately.
POMEGRANATE GRANITA
Sweet and tart in a glass!!
Provided by Kasey
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Rum Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the ice, Cointreau, rum, and pomegranate syrup into a blender, blend until smooth. Moisten the rim of a tumbler with the cut edge of the orange slice, and dip the glass into the sugar to line the rim. Pour the granita into the glass, and garnish with the orange slice to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.7 calories, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 10.4 mg, Sugar 64.7 g
POMEGRANATE-GRAPEFRUIT GRANITA
From Wild Harvest. The rose water was my addition to enhance this Italian/ Middle Eastern-inspired dessert and I substituted grapefruit juice for orange juice. (It was difficult choosing between rose water and orange blossom water, let me tell you!) Organic ingredients are suggested for best quality and flavor. If preferred, you can use fresh pomegranate and juice them but that is a messy project and better left to those with much more patience than I could ever possess. I cut the recipe in half and froze the mixture in an 8-inch square Pyrex glass dish. I've also posted a recipe two years ago for a strawberry granita. Check it out: Recipe #375726.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 10h
Yield 10 1/2 cup servings, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine the pomegranate juice, orange juice, sugar and rose water. Use a whisk and stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan or an 8-inch square baking pan if the recipe has been cut in half. Cover with plastic wrap.
- Place in freezer and freeze at least a minimum of 6-8 hours or overnight.
- To serve: scrape a large spoon across the surface of the granita to create large ice crystals.
- Spoon granita into chilled glasses. Tip: I chill the glasses in the freezer to obtain that "frosted" effect.
- If desired, garnish each serving with a fresh mint leaf or fresh lemon verbena leaf.
- Prep time includes passive time to allow the mixture to freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 8.6, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 33.7, Protein 0.3
POMEGRANATE GRANITA
Granita is a cool, sorbet like desert. I'm slightly addicted to granita's and I had one pomegranate left at home so this is what I made with it. Basically it's one pomegranate per person if you would like a descent size desert. The original recipe was found on http://fooddownunder.com/ but it has been dramatically modified
Provided by Chef floWer
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 4h16m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Slice off the top and bottom of the pomegranates, then break them apart and remove the seeds. With your hands, squeeze all of the juice out of the seeds, then push the mixture through a sieve, pressing down gently to extract as much juice as possible without pushing the bitter skins through.
- Discard the seeds. In a large shallow glass baking dish that will fit in your freezer, combine the juice with the sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved (place the pan over a very low flame if desired to speed the dissolving of the sugar). Freeze for 4 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Scrape the surface of the ice with a spoon into large flaky crystals.
- Refreeze if desired. The granita should be served as a chunky ice, not a smooth sorbet.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe pomegranates. This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have a juicer, you can use a blender. Just be sure to strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds or pulp.
- To make the rose syrup, you can use either fresh or dried rose petals. If using fresh petals, be sure to rinse them well before using.
- Let the granita freeze for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow it to develop a firm, icy texture.
- To serve, scrape the granita with a fork and spoon it into glasses. You can also garnish with additional pomegranate seeds or rose petals.
Conclusion:
Pomegranate and rose granita is a refreshing and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it tart or sweet, this granita is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a refreshing treat, give this recipe a try.
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