Remember the other day in my Berry Blue Wave Pops post, I promised another frozen treat that you can make with a box of gelatin? Here it is. I’m calling it Berry Blue Granita, because after looking at definitions for about 20 different types of Icee-like treats, that seems to be the closest. I can’t really call it an Icee because that’s technically a trademarked name. It’s not quite as smooth as an Italian ice, but it’s also not quite like a shaved ice. So granita it is!
Berry Blue Granita Made with Jello
As I mentioned in my other post, you don’t have to use Jello brand gelatin. Any kind will do. You can also use this recipe to make any flavor that you prefer. I happen to love Berry Blue Jello, so that’s what I went with. The base recipe is the same as the ice pops.
Ingredients:
- 1 box of Berry Blue Jello (3.0z size)
- 1 Cup Boiling Water
- 1 Cup Cold Water
- 1/2 cup sugar (or your favorite sweetener)
Directions
- Throw your Jello mix in a medium bowl and add the hot water. Stir until it dissolves.
- Add the sugar, dissolving it into the mix too.
- Add the cold water and stir, stir, stir.
- Transfer into a freezer-safe bowl or pan and stick in the freezer.
- About once every hour or 1.5 hours, take it out and mix it around. Use a fork and mash it up as you mix.
- It will be ready after about 5 hours. If you don’t eat all of it at once, return the rest to the freezer, but make sure you attack it with a fork every so often to keep it from getting gritty. Just give it a good mash/stir.
Make sure you stir it frequently, it really is the key to giving it a good texture. Also, don’t let it sit out of the freezer too long, otherwise it pretty much turns back to regular Jello. Kind of cool, actually. It’s like a science experiment!
Have you ever made granita or Italian Ice? I’d love to hear your recipe or favorite flavor!
That’s really adorable! Granitas are perfect for the summer heat especially these days when the weather is unbearable! Thanks for the lovely recipe, the kids will love this for sure!
Oh these look delicious! They would be perfect during these hot summer months when you need something cool and refreshing.
It is super easy but it looks like it is hard to make. Wow! I am glad I seen this post. Thank you for is delicious recipe.
This sounds like an interesting dessert. I might have to give it a try. I will have to pick up some sugar-free jello and stevia tomorrow at the grocery store. I love low-calorie treats.
This would be so fun to try and make, especially this berry blue variety. I think I need to make it tomorrow!
Granita are so perfect for summer. This berry blue looks especially refreshing.
So fun to make. The blue is always fun too, for some reason with the kids. Always!
This looks really good. This would be something simple I could make with my girls. They love making stuff, so this would be fun to try out with them.
Wow, this is so blue. It reminds me of frozen, my son will be delighted to see this.
This turned out so bright and vibrant. You don’t have to go out when you can make treats like this at home. Love the idea. I am sure the kids eat them right up.
Yum! This looks like a good treat! Thanks for sharing!
This looks so good and fun to make.. Thanks for giving me this idea..