Vibrant Mango Sorbet Granita (Printable)

Delight in ripe mango frozen into icy, fluffy granita with a hint of lime for a refreshing dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 3 large ripe mangoes, peeled and diced (approximately 24.7 ounces)

→ Sweetener

02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar

→ Liquid

03 - 3/4 cup water
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

→ Optional

05 - Pinch of sea salt

# How to Cook:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Warm over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
02 - Add diced mango, cooled sugar syrup, lime juice, and a pinch of sea salt to a blender. Process until very smooth.
03 - Pour the blended mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe baking dish.
04 - Place the dish in the freezer for 30-45 minutes until the edges begin to freeze.
05 - Use a fork to scrape the frozen edges toward the center. Return to the freezer and repeat this scraping process every 30 minutes for approximately 3-4 hours total until the entire mixture forms light, fluffy ice crystals.
06 - Fluff the granita with a fork and serve immediately in chilled glasses or bowls.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It requires almost no cooking skill, just patience and a fork—honestly, the freezer does most of the work while you relax.
  • That bright, pure mango flavor feels like a luxury treat, yet it costs less than a fancy coffee and takes barely any active time.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step for the syrup—I learned this by pouring hot syrup onto mango and ending up with a bitter, slightly cooked taste that no amount of lime could fix.
  • The scraping every 30 minutes is what separates elegant granita from a frozen brick; it's not optional, and skipping intervals will cost you the whole texture.
03 -
  • If you forget about your granita and it freezes solid, don't despair—let it sit on the counter for 5 minutes, then scrape aggressively with a fork and you can usually rescue it into proper granita texture.
  • Make this the night before a gathering, complete all your scraping, then cover it tightly with plastic wrap and keep it frozen until the moment you serve—it's one less thing to think about when guests arrive.
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