Blood Orange and Tarragon Granita

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Ripe blood oranges and tarragon make a tart-sweet granita.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cups blood orange juice (available frozen at specialty food stores) or freshly squeezed regular orange juice
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons firmly packed fresh tarragon leaves
  • Tarragon sprigs for garnish
  • Fresh orange segments for garnish

Directions

  • In a medium saucepan, heat water and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add orange juice, lemon juice, and tarragon leaves, and bring to a simmer.
  • Remove pan from heat, cover, and let steep 30 minutes, or until desired tarragon flavor is reached.
  • Strain liquid to remove leaves, and then pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe pan, and place it in the freezer.
  • Scrape with a fork to break up ice crystals every half-hour to an hour until it’s fully frozen, about 4 to 6 hours.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh tarragon and orange segments.
  • Learn more about granitas and try these other granita recipes:
  • Icy, Herb-Infused Granitas
  • Savory Red Pepper and Rosemary Granita
  • Peach and Lemon Verbena Granita
  • Rosemary and Lavender Granita
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