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Sicilian almond granita served, with slices of raw almonds on top, and a brioche next to it.
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Sicilian Almond Granita Recipe

This almond granita from Sicily is a refreshing and authentic Italian snack you can easily make at home!  The hardest part is waiting for it to freeze --- a delicious summer treat that will surely become one of your favorites!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Resting Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Calories: 237kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 & 1/4 cup whole almonds, (200 grams)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tbsp sugar
  • 2 cups almond milk (or regular milk), unsweetened

Instructions

  • Using a blender, ground the almonds to a powdery texture. 
  • Add powdered sugar, sugar, and almond milk and continue blending to combine.
  • Strain the mixture to remove any large almond chunks that remain.  Pour it directly into a freezer-free tin.
  • Place in the freezer uncovered for an hour or two, until the top has solidified slightly.  
    (NOTE: It depends on how cold your freezer is, but mine generally takes about an hour.)
  • Use a fork to scrape the granita.
  • Place the container back in the freezer and repeat this process every hour for three hours.
  • Transfer your Sicilian almond granita to a glass and serve.

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Notes

  • Cook's Tip:  Don't grind the almonds too much, or you'll end up with almond butter.
  • Refer to the post for more tips and suggestions.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 1mg