Dessert

Orange Granita is for Dessert.

Orange Granita takes several minutes to prepare.

Orange Granita takes several minutes to cook.

Orange Granita makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Orange Granita are:

6 small oranges
1/4 to 1/2 cup orange juice (if necessary)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier (optional)

Here is how you make Orange Granita:

Cut the top off each orange, just enough so you can scoop out the pulp. discard tops and scoop all the pulp into a colander or fine mesh strainer set over a bowl. Put the empty orange shells in the freezer and freeze for at least 2 hours or up to a day.Mash the orange pulp in the colander to remove as much juice as possible. Add extra juice if necessary to reach 1 1/2 cup. Discard pulp.Combine 1/2 cup water with the sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. When the sugar is totally dissolved, remove from heat and let cool. Stir in orange juice and orange liqueur, if using.Pour the mixture into a shallow glass dish and place level in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours, mixing gently with a fork every 20 minutes until it forms ice crystals and thickens. (The frequent mixing will keep the granita from freezing into a solid block.)Fill orange shells with frozen granita mixture and serve.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TINAL66.

The nutritional information for Orange Granita is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 86.5

• Total Fat: 0.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 0.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 21.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
• Protein: 1.1 g