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Grapefruit Green Tea Granita

Servings 4 people
Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups grapefruit Juice like Tropicana Red Ruby
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp jasmine green tea leaves
  • 1 cup instant tapioca pearls
  • 1 tbsp simple syrup substitute with corn syrup or sugar
  • fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the jasmine green tea leaves in a tea pot or small heat-proof bowl.
  • In a pot over medium heat, combine water and sugar, and bring to a boil. Once the sugar has fully dissolved pour the simple syrup over the tea leaves. Steep for 5 minutes.
  • In a freezer-safe container, combine Tropicana Red Ruby Grapefruit Juice and tea. Cover then place in the freezer for one hour or until ice crystals form on top.
  • Using a fork, scrape the ice crystals. Then place the container back into the freezer.
  • Repeat until the granita is light and fluffy.
  • Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package instructions. Strain then rinse under cold water. Transfer the tapioca pearls into a bowl and mix in the simple syrup.
  • To assemble, place a few spoonfuls of the tapioca pearls in a serving bowl or cup. Top with a generous amount of granita. Garnish with fresh mint and enjoy!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion