FANCY SCHMANCY CITRUS GRANITA
A wildly refreshing dessert that will have your mouth singing! A unique and delicious granita and it's so easy to make! This granita is a fancy schmancy way to end a meal, especially Italian. The citrus flavors refresh the palatte, while the basil gives the fresh taste of Italy When our team thought of Italy, basil came right to mind. It just shouts Italy! We thought putting it in a frozen granita would be fancy, unique and delicious! Made up by the Fancy Feinschmeckers Team for the Italian Frozen Dessert Challenge in the Zaar World Tour #4. Each team member picked an ingredient and told why they picked it: mliss29-I've always liked lemons, even since I was a little kid - Wildflower-I love orange anything! And the blossoms are so pretty, too! Alskann- Some things you don't scrimp on; pure vanilla is one of the most complex flavors in the world, its unique flavor and aroma will blend beautifully with the fresh, tart citrus flavors and the herbal essence of the basil to make this granita both flavorful and aromatic - Celticevergreen-grapefruit juice-because it's my favorite flavor and to me is like tasting liquid sunshine - Nasseh-water-It is the foundation for so many things we love & enjoy. It is in almost every food, in some form or another luvinlif2k- I'm liking the slice of lime as an optional garnish. It should look lovely with the sprig of basil and if you like your granita a bit more tart, just squeeze some lime on your granita or rub your spoon with the lime before each bite - Heydarl-Basil Sprig, as I love basil & would like to be decorative - Sharon123-I picked salt! In Matthew 5:13 it says,"Ye are the salt of the earth". Salt is also thrown over the shoulder for good luck. In ancient times, salt was precious and used to preserve meats, fish, etc. , and it also heightens the flavor of many foods. It sure works in this recpe! :lol:
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and 1 cup water to a simmer over medium low heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat. Stir in basil and let syrup stand for about 15 minutes.
- Now stir together orange juice, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl. Pour basil syrup through a fine sieve into the citrus juice mixture; discard basil.
- Move the mixture to a 9"x13" shallow glass or nonreactive dish. Chill in the freezer until edges are frozen, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the freezer; scrape with a fork, pulling from the edges into center. Return to the freezer. Repeat process every 30 minutes until the mix is the texture of shaved ice, about 4 hours. Spoon into serving bowls and garnish with a basil sprig and lemon wheel, if using. This makes it fancy! Now eat it up!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.4, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 228.8, Carbohydrate 137.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 125.7, Protein 4.3
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Dustin Stoor
[email protected]This is my new favorite summer dessert. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Gul Sher
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kashis Saddle
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use any type of citrus fruit, and you can adjust the amount of sugar to your liking.
Kasandra Kalkan
[email protected]This was the perfect dessert to end a summer meal. It was light and refreshing, and the citrus flavors were so bright and cheerful.
Sonu Godiya
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
BH_BOY _36
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my granita turned out icy and not smooth. I think I might have over-frozen it.
Bare Do
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The granita is so delicious and it's a real showstopper.
Sonogram Sherpa
[email protected]I love the combination of citrus flavors in this granita. It's so refreshing and perfect for a summer party.
Robert Watson Sr.
[email protected]This was my first time making granita, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.
Lipi Khatun
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of citrus desserts, but I thought I'd give this one a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The granita was light and refreshing, and the citrus flavor was not overpowering.
M Bilal Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Jason Fries
[email protected]I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
shiam ahmed
[email protected]This is the perfect summer dessert. It's light, refreshing, and so flavorful.
Jazim Mengal
[email protected]The granita was a bit too tart for my taste, but I added a little bit of honey and it was perfect.
Puranman Ji
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I always have lemons, limes, and oranges on hand, so I can whip this up anytime I need a quick and refreshing dessert.
Shapla Khatun
[email protected]This citrus granita was a hit at my dinner party! It was so refreshing and flavorful, and the presentation was beautiful.