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Chilled Sicilian Citrus Granita with Fresh Mint and Pistachio Dust

Name: Chilled Sicilian Citrus Granita with Fresh Mint and Pistachio Dust
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/2 cup superfine sugar; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 10 fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup unsalted pistachios, finely ground; Fresh mint leaves for decoration

Experience the vibrant and zesty flavors of Sicilian citrus in this refreshing granita, complemented by the coolness of fresh mint and the nutty crunch of pistachio dust.

4.2(623 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·February 18, 2026

Chilled Sicilian Citrus Granita with Fresh Mint and Pistachio Dust — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 10 min

Cook

3 h 30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Citrus Granita

For the Mint Syrup

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 227 kcal
Protein: 2.65 g
Carbs: 49.55 g
Fat: 3.5 g
Fiber: 1.08 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 906 kcal
Protein: 10.6 g
Carbs: 198.2 g
Fat: 14 g
Fiber: 4.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice	112	2	26	0	0.5
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice	27	1	9	0	0.5
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice	11	0.5	4	0	0.2
1/2 cup superfine sugar	387	0	100	0	0
1 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup sugar	193	0	50	0	0
1/4 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
10 fresh mint leaves	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
1/4 cup unsalted pistachios, finely ground	175	7	9	14	3
Fresh mint leaves for decoration	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Creating the Citrus Granita

1
Combine Citrus Juices
In a bowl, combine orange, lemon, and lime juices.
Tip: For best results, use freshly squeezed citrus juice to enhance the flavor.
2
Make Simple Syrup
Dissolve sugar in water over medium heat to create a simple syrup. Let it cool.
3
Mix Syrup and Juice
Mix the cooled syrup into the citrus juice blend.

Preparing the Mint Syrup

1
Combine Sugar and Water
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water.
2
Dissolve Sugar
Heat until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.
3
Steep Mint
Add mint leaves, allow to steep for 10 minutes, then strain.
Tip: Ensure the mint syrup is completely cool before use.

How to Make Chilled Sicilian Citrus Granita with Fresh Mint and Pistachio Dust

Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Freezing Granita
Pour the citrus mixture into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer.
2
Scraping Granita
Every 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and stir the ice crystals, repeating until fully frozen.
3
Finishing Touch
Dust with pistachios and drizzle with mint syrup before serving.