Orange Mint Granita
Granita is a classic Sicilian treat, a semi-frozen dessert made with water and flavorings. Our version takes tangy orange and adds a hint of cool mint for the perfect way to freshen up a hot day.
Ingredients
- 9 large oranges zest & juice
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 sprigs fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons Cointreau
Instructions
- Zest the oranges as finely as you can
- Add water and sugar to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer as you stir until the sugar has dissolved, and the liquid reduced by about half.
- When the sugar is fully dissolved, remove from the heat, and stir in the chopped mint leaves and orange zest.
- Let the liquid sit for about 20 minutes at room temperature.
- While the syrup steeps, juice the oranges, discarding any seeds you find. Strain out any pulp.
- You should have about 3 cups of juice.
- Stir in the Cointreau.
- When the syrup has steeped for 20 minutes, and the orange juice is ready, strain the syrup, and add to the orange juice.
- Pour the liquid into a baking dish or roasting pan large enough so that the liquid is about 1-inch deep, or less.
- Put it into the freezer for about 1 hour.
- Remove from the freezer, and use two forks to scrape and break up the ice.
- Return the dish to the freezer, and let it freeze solid. It should take about 2 to 3 hours. Scrape with the forks to break it up every 30 to 45 minutes.
- When it’s fully frozen, it’s best served immediately, garnishing with the remaining fresh mint. You can also cover with plastic wrap and keep in the freezer.,
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