This easy tinned fruit granita by Jamie Oliver is a refreshing, fuss-free frozen dessert. Made with just fruit, syrup, and a splash of flavor, it’s perfect for hot days. You can mix and match ingredients like cherries with whisky or apricots with vanilla. Serve it with cream or yoghurt for a simple yet delicious treat!
Ingredients Needed
Mandarin Granita:
- 1 x 298g (10.5oz) tin of mandarins in syrup
- 25ml (1 tbsp) Campari
Cherry Granita:
- 1 x 425g (15oz) tin of black cherries in syrup
- 25ml (1 tbsp) whisky
Strawberry Granita:
- 1 x 410g (14.5oz) tin of strawberries in syrup
- 50ml (3 tbsp) elderflower cordial
- Juice of ½ lemon
Pear Granita:
- 1 x 410g (14.5oz) tin of pears in syrup
- 2cm (¾ inch) piece of ginger, peeled
- Juice of ½ lemon
Pineapple Granita:
- 1 x 425g (15oz) tin of pineapple in syrup
- Juice of 1 lime
Apricot Granita:
- 1 x 411g (14.5oz) tin of apricots in syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
How To Make Tinned Fruit Granitas
- Blitz the ingredients: Choose your fruit combo and place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and add a little sugar if needed.
- Freeze the mixture: Pour into a shallow 20cm (8-inch) freezer-proof dish (enamel or stoneware looks great for serving). Freeze for 5 hours, then cover and keep frozen until needed.
- Serve the granita: Use two forks to scrape the granita into fine ice crystals just before serving. Work quickly for the best texture.
- Serving suggestions: Enjoy with whipped cream, yoghurt, crème fraîche, or tinned custard.
- Storage: Keeps well in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Recipe Tips
- Use a shallow dish: A wide, shallow dish helps the granita freeze faster and makes it easier to scrape into ice crystals.
- Blend until super smooth: Make sure the fruit mixture is completely smooth before freezing for the best texture.
- Scrape just before serving: Don’t scrape too early—doing it fresh gives you the lightest, fluffiest granita.
- Experiment with flavors: Swap alcohol or juice for different flavors—try rum with pineapple or orange juice with apricots for a twist.
How To Store Leftovers?
Store granita in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, then scrape with a fork to form ice crystals. Do not thaw completely, as it will turn into a liquid.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings
- Calories: 40
- Total Carbohydrate: 8g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugars: 7.7g
- Protein: 0.2g
Try More Jamie Oliver Recipes:
- Jamie Oliver Traybaked Pear & Ginger Tarte Tatin
- Jamie Oliver Zesty Puff Pastry Swirls
- Jamie Oliver Vegan Apple Crumble
- Jamie Oliver Pear & Blackberry Crumble
Jamie Oliver Tinned Fruit Granitas
Description
This easy tinned fruit granita by Jamie Oliver is a refreshing, fuss-free frozen dessert. Made with just fruit, syrup, and a splash of flavor, it’s perfect for hot days. You can mix and match ingredients like cherries with whisky or apricots with vanilla. Serve it with cream or yoghurt for a simple yet delicious treat!
Ingredients
Mandarin Granita:
Cherry Granita:
Strawberry Granita:
Pear Granita:
Pineapple Granita:
Apricot Granita:
Instructions
- Blitz the ingredients: Choose your fruit combo and place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and add a little sugar if needed.
- Freeze the mixture: Pour into a shallow 20cm (8-inch) freezer-proof dish (enamel or stoneware looks great for serving). Freeze for 5 hours, then cover and keep frozen until needed.
- Serve the granita: Use two forks to scrape the granita into fine ice crystals just before serving. Work quickly for the best texture.
- Serving suggestions: Enjoy with whipped cream, yoghurt, crème fraîche, or tinned custard.
- Storage: Keeps well in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Use a shallow dish: A wide, shallow dish helps the granita freeze faster and makes it easier to scrape into ice crystals.
- Blend until super smooth: Make sure the fruit mixture is completely smooth before freezing for the best texture.
- Scrape just before serving: Don’t scrape too early—doing it fresh gives you the lightest, fluffiest granita.
- Experiment with flavors: Swap alcohol or juice for different flavors—try rum with pineapple or orange juice with apricots for a twist.