Grapefruit Ice

Escape the summer heat with this refreshing and tangy Grapefruit Ice, a vibrant homemade granita that’s bursting with citrus flavor. Made with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, a touch of lemon for brightness, and a hint of zest for an aromatic twist, this icy treat is light, invigorating, and easy to prepare. The recipe uses a simple syrup to balance the tartness, and the hands-on freezing technique creates perfectly fluffy ice crystals, no special equipment needed. Ready in just a few hours, this zesty dessert is perfect for entertaining or indulging in solo. Serve Grapefruit Ice in chilled bowls for an elegant, palate-cleansing finish to any meal—or enjoy it as a guilt-free snack on sunny afternoons. Keywords: grapefruit ice, granita, refreshing dessert, summer recipe, grapefruit granita.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 ml Fresh grapefruit juice
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 100 ml Water
• 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Grapefruit zest

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved to form a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 2

While the syrup cools, zest one grapefruit to collect 1 teaspoon of zest. Then juice enough grapefruits to yield 500 ml of fresh juice. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp or seeds.

Step 3

Once the simple syrup has cooled, combine it with the grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and grapefruit zest in a mixing bowl. Stir well to incorporate all the flavors.

Step 4

Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish and place it in the freezer.

Step 5

After 1 hour, remove the dish from the freezer and use a fork to scrape and stir the mixture, breaking up any ice crystals that have formed. Return the dish to the freezer.

Step 6

Repeat the scraping and stirring process every 30 minutes for 3-4 hours, or until the mixture has completely frozen into light, fluffy ice crystals.

Step 7

Once fully frozen, fluff the Grapefruit Ice with a fork and serve immediately in chilled bowls or glasses.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	732.9 grams (732.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	583

Total Fat 0.60g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.20g	54%
Dietary Fiber 0.70g	3%
Total Sugars 146.30g
Protein 2.60g	5%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 54mg	4%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 844mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.9%

Protein: 1.7%

Carbs: 97.4%