Desserts Recipes - Blood Orange Granita Recipe

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 1 kg/2 lb blood oranges

• 250 g/8 oz sugar

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Method:

1. Using a sharp knife, cut off the top and bottom of the oranges, then cut away the pith and peel. Working over a bowl to catch the juice, cut the segments out of the oranges and squeeze any excess juice from each one.

2. Strain the juice into a saucepan, add the sugar and heat until it has dissolved.

3. Place the orange flesh in a food processor or blender and whiz until smooth. Mix in the juice and pour into ice cube trays to freeze.

4. When you serve the granita, first chill the serving dishes for a short while in the freezer.

5. To serve, remove the granita ice cubes from the freezer, put them in the food processor or blender and whiz for 30 seconds, then transfer them to the serving dishes and serve immediately.