Unlike almost every other frozen dessert, granitas take no special equipment. They do take some time, however, and do not keep well, so timing is important. Figure two to three hours for this, start to finish.
Recipe information
Yield
makes 4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Mix the sugar with 2/3 cup of boiling water and stir to dissolve. Add another cup of water and combine with the citrus juice and zest. Taste and add more sugar if necessary.
Step 2
Pour the prepared mixture into a shallow metal or glass pan or bowl. Freeze for about 30 minutes, or until ice crystals begin to form at the edges. Gently stir the crystals back into the liquid, not breaking them up entirely; a large fork is a good tool for this task.
Step 3
Continue to stir and break up clumps of crystals every half hour or so. When the entire mixture has the texture of soft crushed ice, it’s ready to serve. Serve immediately or continue to stir every half hour or so until ready to serve.
