Pink Grapefruit Granita Recipe
A refreshing pink grapefruit granita recipe, subtly flavored with lime and mint, offers a delightful frozen dessert.
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Instructions
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Start boiling 1 cup of water in a saucepan, then dissolve 1 cup of sugar. Reduce heat, add mint leaves and lime zest, and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Remove the syrup from heat, cover, and let steep and cool for 20-30 minutes.
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Strain the syrup into a bowl, discarding solids, and set aside.
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Extract 2 cups of grapefruit juice (pulp optional).
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Combine grapefruit juice with 3/4 cup of the mint-lime syrup in a bowl. Adjust sweetness by adding more syrup, or dilute with water for a milder flavor; the mix should be bold.
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Pour the mixture into an 8- or 9-inch square metal baking pan, cover, and freeze for 1 hour.
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Scrape the granita with a fork hourly, mixing frozen and liquid parts, until fully frozen with a flaky, snow-like texture (4-5+ hours).
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Before serving, fork the granita to fluff, then spoon into dessert cups and garnish with fresh mint.