| S LA CUCINA EOLIANA E SICILIANA the food of the eolian islands and sicily |
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| granita di mandarini mandarin or tangerine ice ingredients: 8 mandarin oranges tangerines or clementines 2 cups water 3/4 cup sugar |
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| Wash three tangerines and finely zest them. Cut all of the tangerines in half, juice them, then strain the juice and eliminate any seeds. Heat the water in a saucepan over low to moderate heat, slowly pour in the sugar then add the tangerine zest. Stir the liquid to prevent the sugar sticking to the bottom of the pan and be sure not to let it boil. Once the sugar dissolves, remove it from the burner and allow it to cool to room temperature. Combine the tangerine juice with the cooled sugared liquid, pour into a container, and then place ithe container in the freezer. After about 45 minutes to an hour, an icy crust will begin to form around the edges and top of the container, mash it with a fork and gently stir, then return the granita to the freezer. Repeat this procedure about every thirty to forty-five minutes. The granita should be ready after four or five hours. Scrape the granita with a spoon or ice cream scoop and serve with a sprig of fresh mint. |
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