Fresh, thirst-quenching and low in calories: the granitas are perfect to dampen thirst and give us a moment of sweetness without guilt
Warm, want something fresh, like one good granita to taste watching TV or reading a good book. Because the granitas are not only bought, they can also be prepared at home, with healthy and genuine ingredients. Ice, fruit juices, fresh fruit or coffee: you don't need much else to get a good quality granita. And a little patience. Lemon, strawberry, coffee, melon, watermelon, mulberry, almond and pistachio: there are so many tastes that you can choose, all exquisite, provided you carefully select the raw materials.
Granita instead of dessert …
Granitas can be served alone, accompanied by exotic fruit, a brioche like in Sicily or whipped cream. In this case they become a real sweet substitute, fast and easy to prepare. The most successful combinations are between coffee or strawberry and whipped cream, between lemon and peach or pineapple granita, including melon granita, mint syrup and chopped almonds, or, for a more "hot" result, melon and Porto granita. Lemon-based, fresh and refreshing, can be served as a digestive after a meal. In Sicily, on the other hand, granitas are served for breakfast, accompanied by the classic brioche with the "tuppo" and by some flakes of whipped cream.
Few rules for a perfect granita
Ripe fruit, cane sugar (or icing if you prefer a more uniform consistency) are the only requirements that serve to make an unforgettable granita. The advantage of preparing them at home is that of being able to choose from a thousand tastes and combinations, also experimenting with unusual combinations. The important thing is to have the patience to mix the ice every 15-20 minutes so that it does not solidify in a single block. And then go ahead to the solace.
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