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pineapple-orange granita

Recipe by
Janin (MamiJ) Sayun
Hollister, CA

This granita can be made adult or kid friendly by using white wine or white grape juice. Found in an Italian Cooking cookbook with a few adaptations. Cooking time is freezing time.

yield 7 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For pineapple-orange granita

  • 1 c
    pinneapple juice
  • 1 c
    orange juice, fresh
  • 3/4 c
    ginger ale
  • 1/4 c
    white wine or
  • 1/4 c
    white grape juice
  • 2 tsp
    sugar

How To Make pineapple-orange granita

  • 1
    Combine all ingredients in a heavy-duty quart size resealable plastic bag. Seal tightly and store flat in freezer until firm.
  • 2
    Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound to crush ice mixture and return to freezer. Fifteen minutes before serving, remove from freezer to soften slightly.
  • 3
    Spoon into wine goblets or dessert dishes and serve garnished with orange segments and mint sprigs.
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