Hearty Tarty Hibiscus Granita

Hearty Tarty Hibiscus Granita

Tart and tangy with a hint of sweetness, this granita is perfect after a meal or even as a refresher in the afternoon. I made up this recipe when trying to find ways to introduce hibiscus flowers to our diets.
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  • Serves: 6 persons

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat water to a low boil. Add sugar and hibiscus flowers; stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Strain; discard hibiscus flowers. Add grapefruit juice and mint and mix well. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours.
  2. Step 2

    Pour chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions. Add pomegranate seeds 5 minutes before the granita reaches the soft-serve stage.