Mango Sorbet Granita Delight (Printable)

Icy mango sorbet granita with lime juice, delivering refreshing, fluffy crystals ideal for warm days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 3 large ripe mangoes, peeled and diced (approximately 1.5 pounds)

→ 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 Make It:

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 to room temperature.
02 - In a blender, combine diced mango, cooled sugar syrup, lime juice, and a pinch of sea salt if desired. Blend until completely smooth with no visible pulp.
03 - Pour the blended mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe baking dish, spreading evenly.
04 - Place the dish in the freezer for 30 to 45 minutes until the mixture begins to freeze at the edges.
05 - Use a fork to scrape the frozen edges toward the center, breaking up ice crystals. Return to the freezer and repeat this scraping process every 30 minutes for approximately 3 to 4 hours total, until the entire mixture forms light, fluffy granita crystals.
06 - Fluff the granita with a fork to separate the crystals. Serve immediately in chilled glasses or bowls.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's honestly foolproof—if you can blend and freeze, you've got this covered.
  • The lime juice brightness cuts through the mango sweetness in a way that feels almost addictive on hot days.
  • No dairy, no complex steps, just pure fruit flavor that tastes indulgent without any guilt attached.
02 -
  • Those ice crystals melt faster than you think—every minute counts between your freezer and the table, so chill your serving bowls beforehand.
  • If you forget to scrape on schedule and it freezes solid, you've accidentally made mango ice rather than granita, but don't panic; a few pulses in the food processor will resurrect it beautifully.
03 -
  • Use a metal fork for scraping rather than plastic; metal conducts cold better and helps break ice into finer shards with less effort.
  • If your mangoes aren't naturally sweet enough, the lime juice will make them sing—never skip it, even if you add extra sugar.
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