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.
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Mir Muhammad
muhammad-mir@yahoo.comThis was my first time making granita and it turned out great! I'm definitely going to be making this again.
Kwame Asare Nti
k-nti@hotmail.co.ukI'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
naim_nbnahidhasan@gmail.comI'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
k_arbaz71@hotmail.comThis 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
ahmadwali-h@gmail.comThis 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
h-c@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the granita turned out great! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
janbatul nayem
nayemj34@hotmail.comThis 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
l.mpho@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of orange desserts, but this one changed my mind! The combination of orange and lemon is perfect.
Muhammad Said
muhammadsaid@hotmail.frThis is the perfect summer dessert! It's light, refreshing, and has just the right amount of sweetness.
Samia Shoaib
s-s68@hotmail.comI made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.
Lisakhanya Stuurman
s_lisakhanya@gmail.comThis 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
r@gmail.comThis 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.