Think of pineapple granita like a grown-up snowball, with coconut water, pineapple and lime juice all blended into a refreshing frozen treat. This gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan dessert doesn’t require much effort, but you will need to stir the mixture periodically, so stay close to home as it freezes. Scoop into glasses and garnish with pineapple, mint leaves or a dollop of coconut whipped cream.
Pineapple Granita
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 476 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Coconut water
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 cups Canned pineapple, drained
- 2 Tbsp. Lime juice
Garnish
- Coconut whipped cream
- Shredded coconut
- Freeze-dried pineapple
- Fresh fruit
- Mint leaves
Instructions
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In small saucepan, combine coconut water and sugar and bring to boil.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer without stirring for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Add pineapple to food processor. Purée until smooth and creamy for 1 minute. Add sugar syrup and lime juice and blend for 10 seconds more.
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Pour pineapple mixture into flat, shallow baking dish or plastic storage container.
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Freeze for 1 hour, or until just starting to freeze around edges. With fork, break frozen pieces apart and stir back into mixture.
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Repeat every 30-45 minutes, until mixture resembles flaky, finely crushed ice. Entire process will take anywhere from 3-6 hours, depending on container size and freezer temperature.
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Scoop into glasses and garnish as desired.
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Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Pineapple Granita
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 56mg19%
Sodium 135mg6%
Potassium 763mg22%
Carbohydrates 82g27%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 73g81%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 649IU13%
Vitamin C 33mg40%
Calcium 149mg15%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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