Blood Orange Granita
Granita is similar to shaved ice or snow cones, except this isn't made with sugary corn syrup. Instead, you just use the sweet juice of the blood oranges and just a touch of agave.
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups blood orange juice, reserve a few of the orange cups/ shells for serving
- 1/4 cup agave or honey
Instructions
- Combine the blood orange juice* and agave in a 8×8 inch Pyrex dish and whisk to combine.
- Place in the freezer for 1 hour.
- Remove from the freezer and scrape with a fork to break up pieces.
- Place back in freezer for 1 hour.
- Remove from the freezer and scrape with a fork to break up pieces.
- Repeat this process over several hours until granita is similar to shaved ice.
- Serve in orange peel “shells” or in bowls (cover the pan with tin foil to keep in the freezer).
Notes
- * 4 cups of blood orange juice = about 8 oranges
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 28g