Citrus Granita

Citrus Granita

Serves:

Ingredients

4

Citrus fuits (Lemons, limes, grapefruit or oranges)

100

g

sugar

1

cup(s) of water

Recipe submitted by: Sebastian, FoodCycle London volunteer

Equipment needed: Citrus juicer, mixing bowl, freezer and saucepan

Method

  1. Heat sugar and water in a pan on low heat, stirring until dissolved. Remove from heat and cool.

  2. Meanwhile, zest citrus fruit, then halve and juice or remove pulp and juice into a bowl. Reserve skins.

  3. Stir the citrus fruit juice into sugar syrup. Pour mixture into a pan and put in freezer, let freeze until icy.

  4. Grate citrus ice with a fork.

  5. Spoon into reserved skin halves to serve.

Top Tips:

  • If herbs like mint or basil are on hand, infuse into sugar syrup and then discard
  • Freeze as soon as possible to maximise ice crystal formation
  • Individual citrus fruits can be used but it is more fun to have a variety, even if the granita is a mix of flavours.

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Useful Conversions

1 tsp = 5 ml
1 tbsp = 3 tsp= 15 ml
1 serving of pasta = 1 standard full mug
4 servings of rice = 1 standard full mug

Remember: Cooking time varies based on the quantity of food you cook