Granita Recipes

Make the perfect patio sipper with these fruity granita recipes for chilling out.

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Zesty Lemon Granita

3 reviews

A light dessert with a refreshing, icy texture, one taste tester dubbed this “the most lemony thing I’ve ever eaten"!...


Refreshing Orange Ice

15 reviews

This sherbet has been part of my family's Thanksgiving tradition for three generations. We eat it along with the rest...


Watermelon Ice

1 review

"This sweet frosty snack is so refreshing on hot summer days," writes Darlene Brenden from Salem, Oregon. Store it in...

Frosty Watermelon Ice

4 reviews

Here's a fun twist on watermelon. It's so refreshing on a summer day, and you don't have to worry about...


Strawberry Ice

1 review

If you enjoy picking strawberries at a local farm, use some of those fresh berries to make strawberry ice. It's...

Grape Ice

1 review

When I was growing up , this slushy dessert was a popular request at our house, and Mom stirred it...


Slush Drink

2 reviews

A light and refreshing frozen slush drink is the perfect antidote to hot summer days and nights. 


Lemon Ice

This three-ingredient lemon ice recipe is tangy, bright and so easy to make.


Honeydew Granita

Make this refreshing summer treat when melons are ripe and flavorful. I like to garnish each serving with a sprig...

Peach Ice

If fresh peach is delicious, this recipe is delicious! It's a very light dessert for those counting calories, and it's...


Strawberry-Raspberry Ice

2 reviews

“This is so refreshing on a sunny day.” The bright color and flavor of this icy treat will lure everyone...


Sonoran Sunset Watermelon Ice

1 review

If you didn’t think watermelon and cilantro could go together in a dessert, this recipe will be a pleasant surprise!...


Rhubarb Strawberry Granita

Fresh rhubarb and strawberries make this sweet and icy dessert such a treat. You’ll love how quickly it comes together...


Cranberry Ice

1 review

This traditional Christmas dessert was first made in our family by my grandma. She handed the recipe down to my...