Homemade Orange Granita
Orange granita, or granité If you're feeling French, is a refreshing, sweet citrus treat that requires little more than fresh orange juice, a fork, and a freezer. Learn how to make granita, and serve it In natural orange cups.
Servings: 4 to 6 people
Calories: 138kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh-squeezed orange juice (from about 6 oranges)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- glug of Cointreau or Grand Marnier, optional
Instructions
- Make a simple syrup by microwaving or cooking the sugar and water in a small pot, stirring, until all the sugar dissolves.
- Mix the simple syrup with the fresh orange juice and booze, if using, and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into any kind of flat-bottomed, freezer safe dish, such as a brownie pan or casserole.
- Place in the freezer and stir and scrape with a fork every 20 to 30 minutes until fully frozen into a slushy sorbet consistency. Serve immediately.
To Make Natural Orange Cups
- After squeezing the juice, scrape the flesh from the oranges using a small serrated knife and a spoon. (I like to use a grapefruit spoon.)
- Trim the very bottom of the oranges with a sharp knife, to create a flat bottom for the oranges to stand upright. Fill with granita. TIP: The granita cups can be filled and frozen in advance until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is provided for courtesy purposes only, and is an estimate not verified by medical or nutrition experts. Read the full nutrition disclaimer.
