GINGERED CRANBERRY GRANITA

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"This recipe is elegant but easy and so refreshing! For an alternative garnish, try dried, sweetened cranberries." Lisa Keys - Middlebury, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cranberry juice
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
4 orange peel strips (1 to 3 inches)
1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger
4 fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the cranberry juice, 1/4 cup sugar and orange peel to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in ginger., Place remaining sugar in a small bowl. Remove orange peel from syrup; add to sugar, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. Place in a single layer on a foil-lined plate. Let stand overnight. Cover remaining sugar; set aside., Transfer cranberry mixture to a 1-qt. dish; cool to room temperature. Freeze for 1 hour; stir with a fork. Freeze 2-3 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes. Stir granita with a fork just before serving; spoon into dessert dishes., Lightly moisten mint with cold water; dip in remaining sugar to coat. Garnish granita with mint and candied orange peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Frank Genius
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I've tried many granita recipes, but this one is by far the best. The ginger and cranberry flavors are perfectly balanced and it's so refreshing.


Leo B
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This is one of my favorite granita recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Haddy Sowe
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I love the combination of ginger and cranberry in this granita. It's a unique and flavorful dessert that's sure to impress your guests.


Chilling Time
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This granita is so delicious and refreshing. It's the perfect way to end a meal or to enjoy on a hot summer day.


LOOZZY JAYY
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I'm always looking for new and easy dessert recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's simple to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Adebayo Oluwayemisi
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This is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


Saleh Muhammad
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The ginger and cranberry flavors were amazing together and it was so refreshing.


Dorcas Chepkoech
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Jace Mccaleb
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I'm not usually a fan of granita, but this one was really good. The ginger and cranberry flavors were a great combination and it wasn't too icy.


Hassan M Umar
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This granita was the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. The ginger and cranberry flavors were so refreshing and it was just the right amount of sweetness.


Jonathan Burcheci
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I didn't have any problems finding the ingredients and it came together in no time. The end result was delicious!


Chance Blaisdell
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This gingered cranberry granita was a hit at my holiday party! The flavors were perfectly balanced and it was so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.