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Orange Lemonade Granita

This frozen dessert features a bright orange flavor infused with citrusy lemon, prepared by blending fresh fruit juices and sugars, then freezing and scraping into icy shards. The texture is granular and refreshing, ideal for a cool treat on a warm day, with a vibrant appearance and zesty aroma.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: dessert
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh orange juice about 4-5 oranges
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 4 lemons
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar or honey, to taste

Equipment

  • Juicer or citrus press
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Shallow freezer-safe dish
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Juice the oranges and lemons using a citrus press or juicer, then pour the juice into a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the sugar to the citrus juice and whisk until fully dissolved, creating a bright, fragrant liquid.
  3. Pour the mixture into a shallow freezer-safe dish, spreading it evenly to promote quick freezing.
  4. Place the dish in the freezer and let it freeze for about 3 to 4 hours, until the edges are firm but the center is still slushy.
  5. Use a fork to scrape the frozen mixture, breaking it into coarse, icy flakes and mixing them to ensure an even, granular texture.
  6. Repeat the scraping process every 30 minutes over the next hour to achieve a light, flaky, icy consistency.
  7. Once the granita is fluffy and snow-like, serve it in chilled glasses or bowls, garnished with a twist of citrus peel if desired.

Notes

Make sure to scrape the granita regularly during freezing for a perfect fluffy texture. Adjust sweetness based on your citrus fruit's tartness.