Shifa Score

10800

Granita

Italian semi-frozen dessert made from sugar.

180

Calories

(kcal)

60

Glycemic

Index

0.5

Protein

(gms)

0.5

Fiber

(gms)

Classification

DESSERT

(219)

VEGAN

(385)

ITALIAN

(112)

Description

Granita is a semi-frozen dessert from Italy, made with sugar, water, and flavorings like fruit juice, coffee, or almonds. It has a grainy texture, similar to shaved ice. Popular in Sicily, granita is often served as a refreshing treat, especially during hot weather.

Recipe

Ingredients:

Water

500

Milliliters

Sugar

150

Grams

Lemon juice

120

Milliliters

Lemon zest

1

Tablespoon

Mint leaves

10

Grams

Preparation steps:

1. Choose ingredients (fruit juice, coffee, or tea).

2. Mix with sugar and water in a saucepan.

3. Heat gently until sugar dissolves.

4. Cool the mixture to room temperature.

5. Pour into a shallow baking dish.

6. Place the dish in the freezer.

7. Freeze for 30-45 minutes.

8. Scrape ice crystals with a fork.

9. Return to freezer.

10. Repeat scraping every 30 minutes.

11. Continue until fully frozen and flaky.

12. Serve in chilled glasses.

Shifa Score

10800

Granita

180

(kcal)

60

Index

0.5

(gms)

0.5

(gms)

Classification

DESSERT

VEGAN

ITALIAN

Description

Recipe

Ingredients:

Preparation steps:

1. Choose ingredients (fruit juice, coffee, or tea).

2. Mix with sugar and water in a saucepan.

3. Heat gently until sugar dissolves.

4. Cool the mixture to room temperature.

5. Pour into a shallow baking dish.

6. Place the dish in the freezer.

7. Freeze for 30-45 minutes.

8. Scrape ice crystals with a fork.

9. Return to freezer.

10. Repeat scraping every 30 minutes.

11. Continue until fully frozen and flaky.

12. Serve in chilled glasses.

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