A semi-frozen Italian dessert with a coarse, crystalline texture, made by repeatedly stirring and scraping a flavored liquid as it freezes. It originated in Sicily and is typically made with water, sugar, and various flavorings like lemon or coffee.
From Italian 'granita,' meaning 'grained' or 'grainy,' referring to its characteristic crystal texture. It evolved from an Arab sherbet tradition brought to Sicily, where snow from Mount Etna was historically mixed with fruit syrups.
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