Ingredients

  • Orange 1
  • Lemon 1
  • SpinneysFOOD Extra Fine Caster Sugar 50g
  • Water 4 tbsp
  • Prickly pears 6
  • Orange blossom water 1 tbsp

Nutrition (Per serving)

  • Calories 90
  • Fat 0.3g
  • Protein 2.5g
  • Carbs 22.8g
  • Sugars 17.2g

Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated."

Prickly pear and orange blossom granita

Lebanese 20 Mins Prep


  1. Zest and juice the citrus fruit.
  2. Combine the sugar, water, citrus zest and juice in a small pot. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sugar has dissolved.
  3. While wearing gloves, slice off the tops and ends of the prickly pears. Using a knife, slice down one side of the fruit. Pull the peel back from the flesh. Roughly chop the fruit.
  4. Place the fruit in a blender along with the citrus syrup and orange blossom water. Blitz until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve to remove the seeds. Pour the mixture into a large flat tray.
  5. Freeze for at least 45 minutes before using a fork to scrape the frozen mixture in long strokes. Return to the freezer for 30 minutes before scraping again. Repeat this process a few times until you reach your desired consistency.
  6. Serve the granita in cups or dessert glasses.