Rhubarb Strawberry Granita

Total Time

Prep: 15 min.+ freezing

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 04, 2023
Fresh rhubarb and strawberries make this sweet and icy dessert such a treat. You’ll love how quickly it comes together and that it’s prepared without any special equipment. —Christen Roye, Weatherford, Texas
Rhubarb Strawberry Granita Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup diced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
  • 1/2 cup halved fresh strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons orange liqueur or orange juice
  • Fresh mint leaves, optional

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring water, sugar, rhubarb and strawberries to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Strain; discard pulp and seeds.
  2. Transfer syrup to an 8-in. square dish. Stir in orange liqueur; cool to room temperature. Freeze for 1 hour; stir with a fork. Freeze 2-3 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes. Stir granita with a fork just before serving; spoon into dessert dishes. Garnish with mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 128 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.