Pineapple Granitas

By Paula Jones

Prep Time:

4h 15m

Yield:

4 servings

Dive into the tropical delight of homemade Pineapple Granitas. Using just granulated sugar, water, and a fresh pineapple, this dessert is a simple yet impressive treat. The fresh pineapple is the star of the show, offering a burst of juicy, tangy sweetness that'll transport you straight to a sunny beach. The sugar and water blend to create a sweet syrup that melds perfectly with the natural juices of the pineapple. Once frozen and scraped, it forms a light, frosty granita that's bursting with the bold, zesty flavor of pineapple. It's a refreshing and light dessert that feels like a mini tropical getaway with every spoonful.

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Products Used

Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar Bag

Ingredients

1/2 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
1/4 cup water
1 fresh pineapple, cored

Directions

Place sugar and water into a heavy bottom saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Continue cooking until mixture is reduced by half. Set aside to cool.
Place cored pineapple and any juicy into blender. Puree. Add simple syrup. Mix to combine.
Transfer pineapple mixture into a shallow baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to freezer.
Every hour scrape mixture with a fork. Do this until mixture is at flake consistency. Approximately 4 hours.
Scoop mixture into glasses and garnish with fresh berries and mint if desired.

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Recipe developed for Dixie Crystals by Paula Jones @bellalimento.

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