Monday, February 11, 2008

Blood Orange Granita

Blood Orange Granita 1

The moro blood oranges were so stunning, I just had to make a granita out of them. A granita is an Italian semi-frozen dessert of sugar, water, and flavorings.

The blood oranges were sweet enough on their own though that I didn't add anything. Just pure-squeezed moro blood oranges.



Blood Orange Granita 2
 
Blood Orange Granita

You'll need:
As much freshly squeezed blood orange juice as you'd like, frozen

Then, with a fork or knife, break the frozen juice into large chunks. Coarsely chop in a food processor or blender. If you don't have one, you can mash it with a fork until the granita is the consistency you'd like. Serve on hollowed out halves of blood oranges if you wish.

Blood Orange Granita 3

Another gratuitous shot because I think it's just so pretty.

Blood Orange Granita 4

Or you can serve the blood orange granita in glasses.

Blood Orange Granita 5

Still so pretty either way.

Blood Orange Granita 6

Enjoy!

My other frozen desserts:
Banana and Coconut Frozen Yogurt Popsicles
Meyer Lemon Granita
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10 comments:

  1. BrilynnFebruary 17, 2008 at 6:43 PM

    So pretty and so simple!

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  2. MadelineFebruary 17, 2008 at 9:15 PM

    Wow, that sure is pretty. The color makes me happy and for that reason alone, I'll be making it ASAP! Nice work.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2008 at 1:35 AM

    This serving idea is so great and simple. And I like simplicity. There's no washing up;-)
    Adorable. Beautiful. And for sure extremely delicious.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2008 at 7:58 AM

    The color is such a pretty one. I like the idea of this simple dessert!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2008 at 11:15 AM

    Nice use of those orange "cups".

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2008 at 4:40 PM

    We're on a blood orange high too! Love both your recipes, especially the granita. It's beautiful with your display in the peel cups!

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  7. AmyFebruary 20, 2008 at 11:19 PM

    Omg I'm so moving to Cali. $1/lb for blood oranges?! They're $2/lb here on sale at grocery store and I bet they aren't as good as market ones. So cute you served it in the orange skins.

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  8. Wandering ChopsticksFebruary 21, 2008 at 1:43 AM

    Brilynn,
    I'm all about simplicity. ;)

    Madeline,
    I hope you do. Blood oranges are so fun to play with with.

    Joanna,
    You caught me. I hate doing the dishes. :P

    Nikki,
    The pictures don't really do the colors justice, it's much brighter in person.

    Marvin,
    Thanks!

    WoRC,
    Thanks!

    Amy,
    You know I keep giving you reasons to come visit right? ;)

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  9. JeannieFebruary 23, 2008 at 11:04 PM

    I have that same plate, and in pink too! The granita holders look gorgeous against the plate.

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  10. Wandering ChopsticksFebruary 24, 2008 at 2:34 PM

    Jeannie,
    Oooh, I want the plate in pink!

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