Cranberry Granita

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Cranberry Granita
45 min.
10
278kcal

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Looking for a refreshingly delicious dessert that will impress your guests without the guilt? Look no further than this vibrant Cranberry Granita! Perfectly aligned with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free preferences, this stunning dish is a delightful way to celebrate any occasion. With its beautiful deep red hue and bold cranberry flavor, it not only looks gorgeous on the table but also tantalizes the taste buds.

The beauty of this granita lies in its simplicity and the use of natural ingredients. Combining juicy cranberries, bright orange juice, and a touch of light corn syrup gives this dessert a perfect balance of tart and sweet. The process of creating the granita is not just simple but also a fun addition to your culinary repertoire. Imagine the delight of scraping icy flakes with a fork to create a light and fluffy texture that melts in your mouth!

Ready in just 45 minutes, this dessert is ideal for dinner parties, festive gatherings, or simply treating yourself to something special after a long day. With only 278 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence. Garnished with fresh mint sprigs and additional cranberries, this granita offers a burst of color and flavor that will leave your guests talking long after the last bite. Treat yourself to this charming dessert and elevate your culinary creations with this deliciously refreshing Cranberry Granita!

Ingredients

  • cup plus light
  • pound cranberries for garnish
  • 10 servings mint sprigs fresh
  • 0.5 cup orange juice 
  • cups sugar 
  • cups water cold

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Combine 4 cups cranberries and next 4 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  2. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep 30 minutes. Working in batches, puree mixture in processor. Strain puree into large bowl, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible.
  3. Pour strained puree into 15x10x2-inch dish. Freeze 45 minutes. Using fork, stir to blend in any frozen portions. Freeze until granita has uniform slushy consistency, stirring every 45 minutes to incorporate frozen portions, about 5 hours. Cover and keep frozen up to 1 day.
  4. Using fork tines, scrape granita, forming icy flakes. Spoon into goblets.
  5. Garnish with cranberries and mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories278kcal
Protein0.45%
Fat0.88%
Carbs98.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.61
Glycemic Load
35.27
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.6195652303488%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
21.06mg
Delphinidin
3.48mg
Malvidin
0.2mg
Pelargonidin
0.15mg
Peonidin
22.3mg
Catechin
0.18mg
Epigallocatechin
0.34mg
Epicatechin
1.98mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.44mg
Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.58mg
Naringenin
0.27mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
3.01mg
Quercetin
6.76mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:277.65kcal
13.88%
Fat:0.29g
0.45%
Saturated Fat:0.01g
0.06%
Carbohydrates:72.91g
24.3%
Net Carbohydrates:71.17g
25.88%
Sugar:69.09g
76.76%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:27.61mg
1.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.33g
0.67%
Vitamin C:12.87mg
15.6%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.92%
Fiber:1.74g
6.95%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
4.02%
Copper:0.05mg
2.6%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.5%
Vitamin K:2.28µg
2.17%
Potassium:67.92mg
1.94%
Vitamin A:94.5IU
1.89%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.61%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.61%
Magnesium:6.17mg
1.54%
Calcium:15.09mg
1.51%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.48%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.36%
Folate:5.31µg
1.33%
Iron:0.2mg
1.11%
Source:Epicurious