Blood Orange Granita

Don't do dairy? No problem! You will love this refreshing and easy to make frozen confection.

Course Dessert, Intermezzo

Keyword Blood Oranges, Granita

Servings 4

Cut off the tops and bottoms of the oranges with a sharp knife, then cut away the pith and peel.
Working over a bowl to catch the juice, cut the segments out of the oranges and squeeze all excess juice from them.
Strain the juice into a saucepan, add the sugar and place over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Place the orange pieces into a food processor or blend and process until smooth.
Stir in the sweetened juice and then pour mixture into ice cube trays. Freeze until firm.
Remove the granita cubes from the freezer and place them into the food processor or blender and process for 30 seconds. Transfer the ice to chilled glasses and serve immediately.

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