Coffee Granita A La Orange

1. 1

   In a medium-size bowl, stir the hot coffee, sugar, and orange zest until the sugar dissolves.

2. 2

   Cool.

3. 3

   Stir in the vanilla.

4. 4

   Transfer the liquid to a shallow bottomed bowl or square metal cake pan and place in the freezer.

5. 5

   Wait about 30 to 40 minutes, until the sides start to freeze, then stir the mixture gently with a wooden spoon, especially around the edges.

6. 6

   Put the granita back in the freezer and repeat the stirring every 20 to 30 minutes, until the mixture is grainy-frozen.

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   Transfer to well-chilled bowls - the chilled bowls are important, especially in summer, to prevent it from melting; in fact, chill your spoons too.

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   Serve, garnished with whipped cream if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.