This is probably the easiest dessert in my whole repertoire but it may also be one of the most perfect. It’s bright, clean and refreshing flavor is a welcome ending to any meal. When I serve it in a small wide-mouthed glass and top it with a little sprig of mint, it looks really beautiful. You can make this a couple of days in advance but then you’ll want to cover it well with saran wrap so it doesn’t absorb any freezer flavor.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 4 hr 5 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Inactive: | 4 hr |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups fresh pink or ruby grapefruit juice, at room temperature
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/3 cup superfine sugar
- Mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine juice, water and sugar in bowl and whisk until the sugar has dissolved. Pour liquid into a 13 by 9-inch baking pan. Freeze until hard, about 3 to 4 hours.
- To serve, scrape with a fork and spoon the scrapings into small chilled martini glasses or small glass bowls. Garnish with small sprigs of fresh mint.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 82 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 20 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
Reviews
I make this every year at Christmas time. Truly one of my favorites and so simple to make.
This one is a keeper! Thanks Dave!
I couldn’t stop eating it.
very good, light and refreshing!
this looks very yummy to me i cant wait to try it
Thanks to Dave, I now have experimented with every imaginable base for granitas…but I have to admit I like his grapefruit granitas the best! His recipes are very trustworthy and I always know I can count on him for good advice.
This is a great way to end a meal!
Easy to make, satisfying and refreshing! My family loves it and my daughter in law has put in on their list of favorite lite deserts.
Easy to make, satisfying and refreshing! My family loves it and my daughter in law has put in on their list of favorite lite deserts.
really refreshing. I made it as recipe suggests, then made a batch with vodka…yum!