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Granita

Melon Granita

July 12, 2009 by Charles 2 Comments

Melon Granita

Granita siciliana, as the name suggests, is a granular, semi-frozen dessert with Sicilian origins.  (Granita means “grained” or “granular” in Italian).  Granita is a simple dessert, usually made from pureed fruit and sugar.  The mixture is then frozen, and periodically scraped to give the dessert its granular texture.  Indeed, breaking up the ice crystals is essential: it gives the dessert its signature crunch, and works to enhance the flavors within the dish.

Granita Collage

The sugar and alcohol in the recipe help prevent the mixture from getting too solid.  Beyond that, it helps to …

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Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: Fruit, Granita, Italian, Watermelon

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