Fruity Granita

Granita is Italian for “grain,” and the word “grainy” perfectly describes the texture of this style of Italian ice.

Scrape the granita with a fork just before serving.

Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (3)

  • 2 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup orange juice or your favorite juice or fruit nectar

Directions

  1. Bring water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. Add juice and stir to combine.
  3. Transfer mixture to an 8-inch square cake pan or a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid to avoid spills. Freeze. Scrape with a fork.

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