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Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan
For a refreshingly simple and healthy dessert, it's hard to beat this Italian ice treat. Strawberries and raspberries pack a flavor punch when combined with fresh squeezed orange juice and orange zest. Clear some space in your freezer - no ice cream maker is required.
Serves 6–8
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup agave nectar or honey
- 1/4 cup sugar (Sucanat or Rapadura)
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 package (16 ounce) fresh strawberries, hulled, quartered (about 3 1/2 cup)
- 2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh raspberries
- additional berries or mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
In a blender, combine the orange juice, water, agave nectar, sugar, zest and about half the strawberries and half the raspberries. Pulse, and then puree the mixture until almost smooth. Add the remaining berries and puree until completely smooth. Taste and adjust the sweetness with additional agave nectar if needed.
Pour the mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch nonstick metal baking pan. Place the pan in the freezer insuring the pan remains level. Freeze until the edges become icy and the center is slushy, about 1 hour. Using a fork, stir the icy edges into the middle of the pan, repeating this step every 30 minutes, until the granita becomes solid, about 3 hours.
Using a fork, scrape the granita down the length of the pan, forming flaky ice crystals. Cover tightly and freeze. (Can be prepared a day ahead. Keep frozen.) Scrape granita into bowls. Garnish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Per Serving (180g-wt.): 140 calories (5 calories from fat), 0.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 4g dietary fiber, 1g protein, 36g carbohydrate, 0mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium