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Orange-Campari Granita with Fresh Nectarines

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The addition of the Italian aperitif Campari to fresh orange juice gives a slightly bitter taste to this light and refreshing dessert.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

3 cups strained fresh orange juice
1/2 cup Campari
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3 nectarines, halved, pitted, cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges
Fresh mint sprigs

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir orange juice, Campari and 1/2 cup sugar in medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Transfer to 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Freeze until frozen, at least 6 hours or overnight.

    Step 2

    Place 6 dessert glasses or Martini glasses in freezer. Mix nectarines and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in large bowl. Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate up to 2 hours.

    Step 3

    Using fork, scrape surface of granita to form crystals. Divide granita among frozen glasses. Top with nectarine mixture. Garnish with mint and serve immediately.

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