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Granita Recipes

July 16, 2012
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Like a grown-up snow cone, granitas and ices hit the spot on a hot summer day. Start with a syrupy base that's frozen and scrape until fluffy. Add booze, fruit, herbs, or spices to rev up the flavor.
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Watermelon Granita with Hibiscus Syrup and Yogurt

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Karen Hatfield serves this sophisticated granita at her LA restaurant, Odys + Penelope. Dried hibiscus flowers can be found at specialty markets, Latin markets, and health food stores. You and substitute grenadine syrup to good effect, but Hatfield asserts that hibiscus syrup best complements the fruit in this dish.

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Sangria Ice

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Think of this for your next summer get-together. This is the ultimate adult snow cone – booze included. The grape juice sweetens up the velvety red wine. Garnish with an orange and enjoy.

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Cucumber-Lime Granita

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Mint, cucumber, and lime combine to create this refreshing frozen treat.  Use this recipe for a home spa day or bring with you by the pool to keep hydrated – you will be glad you did!

 

 

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Spicy Mango Granita

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Spicy and tropical sweet flavors make this a unique and balanced tasting slushy. Delight guests or just treat yourself with this recipe.

 

 

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Mint Julep Granita

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You don’t have to be wearing a fancy hat at the horse races to enjoy this frosty treat.  Infuse a simple sugar syrup with the taste of fresh mint and combine it with bourbon for a slushy Southern-accented dessert.

 

 

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Basil Plum Granita

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Rich, winey black plums are balanced by refreshing basil in this specialty slushy treat.

 

 

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Spiked Peach Limeade Granita

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This frozen treat is minty, fruity, and sweet. Serve in the summer with juicy peach slices.

 

 

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Cherry Merlot Granita

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Orange rind, orange juice, sweet cherries, and merlot are sweetened with a simple syrup and then frozen to make the refreshing summer stable. Keep a batch in your freezer and scrape off some of the flavored ice whenever you need a cool treat.

 

 

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Cranberry Jalapeño Granita

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Tart and spicy, this icy delight will wow partygoers at your next cookout. The complex flavors make this an adult favorite that can be enjoyed year round. Use low-calorie cranberry juice to lower the calories and sugar content.

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Strawberry Granita

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This recipe is so zesty and super simple, you will be able to make it whenever you want a cold dessert and have some extra strawberries in the fridge.

 

 

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Blackberry Merlot Granita

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You will never have to choose between a glass of wine or sweet dessert again with this healthy wine granita.

 

 

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Lavender-Pineapple Granita

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Serve this floral and tropical indulgence guilt-free knowing that it’s both nutritious and tasty.

 

 

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Cranberry Granita in Almond Cookie Cups

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If you’re a fan of ice cream cones, this one may be for you. The crunchy cookie cups pair perfectly with the sweet granita for a surely sweet treat for you and your guests.

 

 

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Citrus Granita

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You may already have the ingredients around to make this zesty granita.

 

 

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Green Tea Granita

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This super healthy granita will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized.

 

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Chambord Granita

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Forget chocolate-covered strawberries, this is the ultimate romantic dessert. Raspberry liqueur infuses with the raspberries and sugar for a boozy, sweet blend.

 

 

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Mimosa Granita

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Try this for your next weekend brunch. It’s great by the pool or at outdoor parties – especially in the hotter months!

 

 

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Peach Muscat Granita

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Rich, sweet muscat is a match for ripe peaches in this refreshing, elegant dessert

 

 

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Grapefruit Granita with Pear-and-Pom Relish

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There's no need to relegate icy treats to just the summertime. This granita makes a fantastic addition to holiday get-togethers.

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Apricot Ice with Roasted Almonds

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For a special presentation, place a few slices of fresh apricot in the bottom of a small serving dish, and top with this delicious ice. The ice will keep in the freezer up to three days. Garnish with curls of lemon rind. 

 

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Cherry-Almond Granita

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Almonds and cherries are a classic pair; here, they make a stunning dessert. If you find dark sweet cherries in season, use them in place of the frozen cherries.

 

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Cranberry Ice

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A combination of juices makes this tart ice easy to prepare.

 

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Espresso Ice

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Home-brewed espresso would work just as well in this recipe. You can dress up the finished ice with whipped topping and tri-colored chocolate-covered espresso beans.

 

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Grape Granita

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Our grape granita has soft ice crystals that melt in your mouth, leaving a hint of orange and spice lingering on your tongue.

 

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Lavender-and-Lemon Ice

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Lychee is a small fruit popular in China, with creamy white flesh and a delicate flavor that's slightly floral. Use lychee juice as part of the base for this ice.

 

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Lemon Granita

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Be sure to use just the colored part of the citrus skin; the white part beneath, the pith, is bitter.

 

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Lime-Coconut Granita

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Leave the base mix in the freezer overnight, and then scrape with a fork to get a pleasantly chunky texture. Garnish with additional grated lime rind, if desired. 

 

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Mexican Chocolate Ice

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This frozen version of Mexican hot chocolate won high praise from tasters. It has a subtle cinnamon flavor and gets a kick from ground red pepper. Use non-dairy chocolate syrup to make this completely dairy-free.

 

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Papaya Guava Granita

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The tropical nectars make this an intensely flavored granita–and there's a nutrition bonus, too: Both papaya and guava give you a dose of vitamins A and C.

 

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Peach Limeade Granita

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If you prefer to serve this as a beverage, skip the freezing and scraping steps and serve the limeade over ice.

 

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Peach-Basil Ice

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For fresher flavor, use ripe summer peaches in this ice; however, substitute frozen peaches in a pinch.

 

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Pineapple-Coconut Ice

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This refreshing fruit-filled ice is perfect for a hot summer day.

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Raspberry-Lemon Ice

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For a flavor variation, substitute lime juice and lime rind for the lemon. Garnish with fresh raspberries and a lemon slice on a skewer, or with a twist of lemon rind, if desired.

 

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Rhubarb, Strawberry, and Thyme Granita

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Thyme sprigs are steeped with the rhubarb in this herb-infused fruit granita, but an additional 1 teaspoon of finely chopped fresh thyme can be stirred into the rhubarb-strawberry mixture prior to freezing. Frozen rhubarb and strawberries may be substituted for fresh in this recipe.

 

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Salted Honeydew-Grape Granita

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This pretty lime green granita pairs honeydew melon with green grapes for a cooling treat. The hint of sea salt boosts flavor.

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Southern Sweet Tea Granita

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A long steep draws out the deeper flavors of the tea; take care not to squeeze the tea bags to avoid making the granita bitter. Garnish the granita with lemon or mint sprigs, if desired.

 

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Tomato Watermelon Ice

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Tomato and watermelon are a popular summer salad. Here, they complement each other in an ice. This is a great choice for an appetizer or a refresher between courses. Serve with small watermelon wedges, if desired.

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Vanilla Ice

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This ice will remind you of making ice cream out of snow. While many commercial vanilla desserts are too cloying to let the vanilla flavor shine through, this three-ingredient recipe will show you that vanilla is anything but plain. You can use an equal amount of vanilla paste for the extract; it will create an ice flecked with vanilla seeds

 

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Watermelon and Lime Granita

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Make this in a spare moment on the weekend, then serve later in the week for a no-fuss dessert. 

 

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    1 of 39 Watermelon Granita with Hibiscus Syrup and Yogurt
    2 of 39 Sangria Ice
    3 of 39 Cucumber-Lime Granita
    4 of 39 Spicy Mango Granita
    5 of 39 Mint Julep Granita
    6 of 39 Basil Plum Granita
    7 of 39 Spiked Peach Limeade Granita
    8 of 39 Cherry Merlot Granita
    9 of 39 Cranberry Jalapeño Granita
    10 of 39 Strawberry Granita
    11 of 39 Blackberry Merlot Granita
    12 of 39 Lavender-Pineapple Granita
    13 of 39 Cranberry Granita in Almond Cookie Cups
    14 of 39 Citrus Granita
    15 of 39 Green Tea Granita
    16 of 39 Chambord Granita
    17 of 39 Mimosa Granita
    18 of 39 Peach Muscat Granita
    19 of 39 Grapefruit Granita with Pear-and-Pom Relish
    20 of 39 Apricot Ice with Roasted Almonds
    21 of 39 Cherry-Almond Granita
    22 of 39 Cranberry Ice
    23 of 39 Espresso Ice
    24 of 39 Grape Granita
    25 of 39 Lavender-and-Lemon Ice
    26 of 39 Lemon Granita
    27 of 39 Lime-Coconut Granita
    28 of 39 Mexican Chocolate Ice
    29 of 39 Papaya Guava Granita
    30 of 39 Peach Limeade Granita
    31 of 39 Peach-Basil Ice
    32 of 39 Pineapple-Coconut Ice
    33 of 39 Raspberry-Lemon Ice
    34 of 39 Rhubarb, Strawberry, and Thyme Granita
    35 of 39 Salted Honeydew-Grape Granita
    36 of 39 Southern Sweet Tea Granita
    37 of 39 Tomato Watermelon Ice
    38 of 39 Vanilla Ice
    39 of 39 Watermelon and Lime Granita

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