ORANGE GRANITA

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 oranges
4 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
Sugar, to taste
3 sprigs basil
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)

Steps:

  • Clean and wash the oranges. Cut off the top 1/4 of the oranges and shave a small slice off the bottom so it stands easily.
  • Using a grapefruit knife, cut out the flesh of the oranges and place in a strainer set over a bowl. Be careful not to cut through the bottom. Stand the oranges on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer and freeze until solid.
  • Press the flesh of the oranges through the strainer to extract all of the juice. You should end up with about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups of orange juice. Add the extra 4 cups orange juice. Stir in sugar, a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is of desired sweetness. Add the basil and orange-flavored liqueur and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Strain the mixture into a roasting pan or baking dish. The dish should be large enough so the liquid is not more than 1-inch deep. Freeze the mixture for 1 hour. Remove from the freezer and scrape with 2 forks to break up ice. Return to the freezer and freeze until solid, about 2 to 3 hours, scraping with forks every hour or so.
  • When the granite is frozen, scoop it into the orange shells and serve immediately.

Mir Muhammad
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This was my first time making granita and it turned out great! I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Kwame Asare Nti
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I'm always looking for new and refreshing desserts to make, and this one definitely fit the bill! The orange flavor is so bright and citrusy.


Nbnahidhasan Naim
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I've made this granita several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Arbaz Khan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert. I love that I can make it ahead of time and have it ready to go when I need it.


ahmadwali Hemat
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This was a nice and simple recipe, but I found it to be a bit bland. I think I would add some more orange zest or juice next time.


Charlie Hockenberry
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I followed the recipe exactly and the granita turned out great! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


janbatul nayem
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This was a bit too sour for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. I would recommend adding a little more sugar to the recipe.


Mpho Lengana
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I'm not usually a fan of orange desserts, but this one changed my mind! The combination of orange and lemon is perfect.


Muhammad Said
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This is the perfect summer dessert! It's light, refreshing, and has just the right amount of sweetness.


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


Lisakhanya Stuurman
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This was a really easy recipe to follow, and the results were delicious! I was pleasantly surprised by how well the orange and lemon flavors complemented each other.


Raed Yaseen
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This orange granita was incredibly refreshing and flavorful! The tangy orange flavor was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the sugar. I loved the texture, too - it was light and slushy, with just the right amount of crunch from the orange zest.