Hearty Tarty Hibiscus Granita

Tart and tangy with a hint of sweetness, this granita is perfect after a meal or even as a refresher in the afternoon. I made up this recipe when trying to find ways to introduce hibiscus flowers to our diets.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 141 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
• ⅓ cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
• 3 cups filtered water
• ¼ cup dried red hibiscus flowers
• ⅛ cup dried white hibiscus flowers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat water to a low boil. Add sugar and hibiscus flowers; stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Strain; discard hibiscus flowers. Add grapefruit juice and mint and mix well. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours.

Step 2

Pour chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions. Add pomegranate seeds 5 minutes before the granita reaches the soft-serve stage.