GINGERED CRANBERRY GRANITA

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"This recipe is elegant but easy and so refreshing! For an alternative garnish, try dried, sweetened cranberries." Lisa Keys - Middlebury, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cranberry juice
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
4 orange peel strips (1 to 3 inches)
1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger
4 fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the cranberry juice, 1/4 cup sugar and orange peel to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in ginger., Place remaining sugar in a small bowl. Remove orange peel from syrup; add to sugar, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. Place in a single layer on a foil-lined plate. Let stand overnight. Cover remaining sugar; set aside., Transfer cranberry mixture to a 1-qt. dish; cool to room temperature. Freeze for 1 hour; stir with a fork. Freeze 2-3 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes. Stir granita with a fork just before serving; spoon into dessert dishes., Lightly moisten mint with cold water; dip in remaining sugar to coat. Garnish granita with mint and candied orange peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

jo jo
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I've made this granita several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ahmed Muddasir
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This granita is so delicious and refreshing! I love the tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the ginger. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Mim Kazi
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I made this granita for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


Ian Antoine
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This granita is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mubangizi Josephat
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I love this granita! It's so refreshing and the flavors are perfect.


Khan AJ
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This granita is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make.


Dj Sham
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I've made this granita several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.


Audrey Clark
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This granita is so delicious and refreshing! I love the combination of cranberries and ginger.


Md Mahbub Chy Md Mahbub Chy
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I made this granita for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


mowhar hariir
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This granita is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Habago Brian
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I love this granita! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Manohar Narwani
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This granita is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so refreshing.


Alhaji Bunduya
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I've made this granita several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Syanda Shezi
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This granita is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just enjoy it when I'm ready.


thomas minahan
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I made this granita for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. It was definitely a showstopper.


Daniel Dykes
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This granita was so refreshing and delicious! I love the tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the ginger. It was the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.