Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Pineapple Jalapeño Granita
Pineapple Jalapeño Granita is made with jalapeño, pineapple, and lime.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 180 min
- Total
- 200 min
- Original yield
- Serves 8
- Ingredients
- 6 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Stir as directed
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
2. Follow the blending step
Prepare the blending equipment before that stage of the recipe.
3. Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Get to know the ingredients
white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly)
In the method: Combine the water, sugar, and jalapeño in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
jalapeño (halved don't discard the seeds)
In the method: Combine the water, sugar, and jalapeño in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
pineapple (peeled and diced)
In the method: Add pineapple, lime juice, salt, and sugar mixture to a food processor and process until smooth.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup waterIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly)Ingredient note
Source: 1 jalapeño (halved don't discard the seeds)Ingredient note
Source: 1 lb pineapple (peeled and diced)Ingredient note
Source: juice from 1 limeIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp salt
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Pineapple Jalapeño Granita
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Use a fork to scape the granita into fluffy crystals and serve.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the saucepan and food processor. Start with this step: Combine the water, sugar, and jalapeño in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
What happens at the end?
Use a fork to scape the granita into fluffy crystals and serve.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 8. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Cook time is the time in the freezer. Freeze time is approximate—it takes about 3 hours in mine.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: ohmyveggies.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.