Mango Sorbet Granita (Print)

A vibrant frozen mango treat blended with lime juice, perfect for hot day refreshment.

# Ingredients:

→ Fruit

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

→ Sweetener

02 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar

→ Liquid

03 - ¾ cup water
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

→ Optional

05 - Pinch of sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
02 - Add diced mango, cooled sugar syrup, lime juice, and sea salt to a blender. Process until very smooth with no visible fruit pieces remaining.
03 - Pour the blended mixture into a shallow freezer-safe baking dish, distributing evenly.
04 - Place the dish in the freezer for 30 to 45 minutes until the edges begin to freeze while the center remains partially liquid.
05 - Using a fork, scrape the frozen edges toward the center, breaking up ice crystals. Return to freezer and repeat this scraping process every 30 minutes for approximately 3 to 4 hours total until light, fluffy crystals form throughout.
06 - Fluff the granita with a fork to separate crystals. Serve immediately in chilled glasses or bowls.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but requires zero cooking skill or fancy equipment.
  • The scraping ritual is honestly meditative, and you get to eat the reward every thirty minutes.
  • Perfect for when you have ripe mangoes that are about to turn, plus it's vegan and naturally dairy-free.
02 -
  • Skipping the scraping step will give you a slushy block instead of delicate crystals—the scraping is the entire method, not optional.
  • The lime juice does more than flavor; it actually lowers the freezing point slightly, which helps create that perfect granular texture.
03 -
  • Use the coldest glasses or bowls you can find—pulling them from the freezer right before serving keeps your granita from melting too quickly.
  • If your granita freezes into a solid block despite scraping, let it sit at room temperature for five minutes, then scrape harder—it'll break into crystals.
Back