| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 3 hr 25 min |
| Prep: | 20 min |
| Inactive: | 3 hr |
| Cook: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings, 3 cups |
Ingredients
- 6 small oranges, empty and frozen
- 1 1/2 cups orange juice from scooped oranges
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Cointreau)
Instructions
- Cut the top off each orange, just enough to scoop out the pulp for later use. Discard tops and freeze empty orange shells.
- NOTE: For easier scooping, roll the oranges by hand before cutting the tops, using a firm downward pressure to loosen the pulp.
- In a colander, fine mesh strainer, or food mill, mash the orange pulp to remove as much juice as possible. Add additional juice, if necessary, to make 1 1/2 cups.
- Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. When the sugar is totally dissolved, remove from heat and allow to cool. Add orange juice and orange liqueur.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow glass dish and place level in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours, mixing gently with a fork every 20 minutes until it forms ice crystals and thickens. The frequent mixing will keep the granita from freezing into a solid block.
- Fill orange shells with frozen granita mixture and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 183 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 31 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
Reviews
This was such a refreshing, light desert. Is was also very easy to make; just a little time consuming to keep scraping, but well worth the effort. Thanks for sharing. We love your recipes.
I have made this recipe many times and it is always a winner, it is a wonderful dessert, snack, or pallet cleanser. I like to make it with lemon but you could do it with any fruit. I ALWAYS get complements when i make it, it is a wonderful recipe that everyone should try. Thank you Ingrid.
I made them and everyone loved it. This has become one of my favorite summer treats. Ingrid, muchas gracias!!!
THIS RECIPE WAS VERY EASY TO MAKE. I REALLY LIKED THE FLAVOR AND THE PRESENTATION. I WILL MAKE THIS RECIPE QUITE A BIT IN THE SUMMER.
I tried the recipe for Orange Granitas that Ingrid Hoffman prepared on the Food Network. My family and I absolutely loved them. I made them with Amaretto Rum instead of Orange Liqueur as a bit of a twist. They were soooo good! I love Orange Granitas and I love Ingrid. Thanks!
I think these might be OK if there was less Cointreau, they were too sweet for me.
this is the ideal light and sweet snack for a summer afternoon
I used grapefruit instead…I had them on hand – fantastic! I took them to a dinner party and they were the hit! I can’t wait to try it with oranges.
Reviewers, please review recipes on their respective pages. This was delicious and refreshing. It took time, but was well worth it and made for a great presentation. Will definately make again.
less flavor than I expected. may work better on chicken tenderloins than full breasts. also needs a bit more brown sugar.