Sicilian Granita | Kitchen on the Cliff with Giovanna Bellia LaMarca

It's never too late to make granita! These delicious granitas will cool you down in an instant. If you try them out, please share your creations with me! These can be found in cookbook Sicilian Feasts, on pages 164 and 165.
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VIDEO EDITING: Francesca Sacco
Simple Syrup
1 part sugar (1 cup sugar & 2 cups water)
2 parts water
Lemon Granita
1/2-3/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 cup simple syrup
Grated zest of two of the lemons (zest lemons before squeezing them)
Strawberry Granita
Purée washed and hulled strawberries in the food processor.
Measure equal amounts of strawberry puree and simple syrup.
Coffee Granita
Measure equal amounts of Espresso Coffee and simple syrup.
Serve with Whipped Cream.
Chocolate Granita
2 cups water
1/2-3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup 100% cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 ounces semi sweet chocolate
Optional: Serve with Whipped Cream

[@DiegoBoss_]

There is nothing like a nonna Italiana teaching you recipes. I love your videos. ❤

[@COINsimp2024]

This is the best thing I've ever seen, I uses to work at a high-end coffee shop before Starbucks existed in NY. We made Italian sodas and granitas.

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Well, now you can make them at home! Enjoy!

[@carolyndaughton3373]

This video was so fun to watch. You make everything so easy to achieve with your clear instructions. Every video I've ever watched of yours looks delicious! You and your family are so lovely.

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Thank you, Carolyn, on behalf of myself and my family!

[@mschwartzburg]

The three of them at the end put a huge smile on my face ❤❤❤❤

[@crochetbitznknits2066]

I love this! Perfect homemade sweet snack for my 2 young boys without worrying about them eating all the chemicals in store-bought dessert. I just purchased your cookbook and I'm so excited! I am very grateful for your channel. I grew up eating Italian foods all my life but through an ancestry DNA test learned I am majority sicilian- I have enjoyed so much going through each video and making new recipes for myself and husband and children. And you make it so easy- such a winderful teacher- Thank you!!

[@viewswatch1230]

Hello Mrs. La Marca! I'm so happy seeing you for the first time because you teached us about making granita with different flavors, I like watching because you explained very well.... And Because it's from Italian style, I always wanted to watch how you do it... Thanks for sharing and introducing your husband and that video editor and your beautiful kitchen .. 🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Thank You so much! it's easy to make and lovely to eat at any time of the year!

[@inhetbos]

I am so, so, so, happy to find you have a KZbin channel!! You are one of my favourite pasta grannies, and i love learning more from you in this way! Also on a side note: you have the best home! So cozy and inviting!

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Thank you so much my Friend!

[@donaldcostello8312]

Hi Giovanna- What a beautiful video of delicious granita recipes!!! Brings back memories from when I traveled to Italy with my parents and we ate granita and brioche at so many cafes in Sicily and Rome. Thank you for bringing us into your home with your family and sharing so many wonderful dishes!!! We love you! Tina Cavalieri and Aida and Donald Costello

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Thank you, Tina, Aida and Donald, I appreciate your comments and your encouragement!

[@shrummotorracing4186]

Yes thank you

[@cshell780]

YUM!!! Nothing else need to be said except Thanks for the recipes !!!

[@jeannettecramer9394]

Just found your channel today. Your sweet spirit puts a smile on my face. Blessings!

[@emmekresek8048]

Another wonderful video, beautifully presented and beautifully filmed. How lovely to see Howard and Francesca!

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Thank you, Emme Dear!

[@sveppir2]

The granddaddy of the classic New Yorchese Italian Ices. So simple, but so good! Thank you Mrs. LaMarca!

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Thanks, Peter: try some and let me know how you like them! Meanwhile, stay well and be of good cheer.

[@damocastello5048]

Ciao Giovanna. I love your beautiful videos. I’m also from Sicilian origin my first holiday back to Sicily was so wonderful I had for the first time granita di mandorla it was so delicious to eat. God bless your dear lady ,you are such a wonderful inspiration to me. God bless you so much. Ciao e bouna Fortuna per tu e tua famiglia

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Thank you so much! you can make a granita di mandorla by using equal amounts of ORZATA and milk. Orzata is an almond syrup which is added to water or club soda to make a refreshing summer drink. You can find it in any Italian grocery store.

[@apace903]

Oh my! They look so wonderful! Your glassware is very pretty. Thank you 😊

[@larosaworkssicilytourstrav1621]

Lovely to see you virtually and making one of the most refreshing things one could ever eat!

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Keep simple syrup chilled in the refrigerator to make granita at a moment's notice!

[@suzannevega2289]

My favorite summertime treat! I, like you, also like my lemon more tangy😊, then again, I use less sugar in all of them except chocolate. I've never made that one but now I have no excuse, Thank you

[@Lovs2sell765]

Love this stuff. I imagine that if you want to make pistacchio, you can use crema di pistacchio and water.

[@didisinclair3605]

Every summer I go and pick sour cherries at a farm in upstate New York... I can't wait to make sour cherry granita!!! So happy I found your channel (thanks, Pasta Grannies!!)

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

How wonderful Didi, fresh picked fruits are the most flavorful. Thanks and do continue to follow the amazing Pasta Grannies!

[@scioa]

Non ho parole Nuccia: non solo riesci a realizzare ricette buonissime ma a vederti lavorare sembra tutto facilissimo. Non sei solo una brava cuoca, ma una bravissima insegnante che rende semplici cose che ci sembravano impossibili da preparare. Brava ancora e complimenti alla regista Francesca. p.s.: un abbraccio al caro Howard

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Grazie, Giovanni, basta avere dello sciroppo pronto nel frigorifero, per poter preparare una buona granita da un momento all'altro!

[@PaolaTourGuide]

Vero❤

[@ooshi1]

Fantastic! We are definitely going to try this recipe ! All the flavours! ❤❤❤❤

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Try it and you'll create more flavors to keep on hand!

[@ScenariosOfDrea]

I love everything about this

[@florl.delgado4093]

Wow, that was fascinating! Your granite look less watery than the ones I've seen. And thank you so much for introducing your husband,the girl and your stories. I will subscribe becuse I love hearing stories from people who have lived longer than me. You seem so kind. Godsend. P.S. love how your house looks and your beautyfull kitchen!!! Very relaxing.

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Thank you, Flor, for your kind words!

[@manuelaposescu7352]

Grazie, cara Giovanna!

[@raulfernandezg]

grazie per la riceta!

[@chatalaine]

I just discovered you! And I love you already!

[@elchabonification]

Thank you so much for this recipe!

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

You're very welcome!

[@mikederp9612]

Grazie Giovanna.

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Prego, Michael!

[@lachileritalachilerita4381]

Beautiful! Thank you so much!❤

[@tyyolpi4660]

Lovely video

[@joanneborelli7586]

Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!! Great presentation! Grazie!!!🇮🇹❤️🇮🇹

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Prego, Joanne!

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Thank You, Joanne, for your very Italian comment 🇮🇹❤️🇮🇹🇮🇹❤️🇮🇹!

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Grazie a te, Joanne, I appreciate your lovely comments!

[@realme6456]

Signora Giovanna🌹🌹🌹 I love yours kitchen!! My dream is to live in Sicilia. Best regards from Poland.Filip

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Thank you. Go to Sicily on vacation and you'll feel like you've lived here!

[@realme6456]

@@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca Buon giorno Signora🌹my dream is to move on Sicilia. My doughter want to study in Italy.

[@JustAThought155]

Notice “old fashioned” lemon juicer. That’s why it’s still working!😉!😂😂😂

[@caloric.surplus3145]

Ahhhh that was so lovely to watch. I’m going to make the strawberry granita!

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Please do!

[@truthfinder6246]

So much fun!

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Thank you. We Enjoy Granita even in winter!

[@Kathleen58]

These look delicious!

[@federicostrandramirez1587]

Obsessed with this!

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Make Granita yourself, and experiment with new flavors!

[@carlaramunno7314]

So refreshing!!!

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Make some simple syrup and have it ready in the refrigerator. I made Mango this week....Delicious!

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Thank you, Carla, I hope that the videos remain "fresh" and that you continue to enjoy them!

[@ddunsson2]

It looks so delicious. You're very good at cooking. That's a good recipe. wow good Information. :D

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Thank you, Granita is certainly the best dessert after a newly wed meal!

[@glorybr]

We miss you! Hope we get more videos soon! :)

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Thank you, there will be another video on November 3rd, 2020 in celebration of the Birthday of the Bel Canto Composer, Vincenzo Bellini, for whose Opera Pasta alla Norma is named.

[@Chiollodario]

Wow, finalmente un canale tutto tuo. Proverò a rifarla! Ribadisco i miei complimenti!

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Grazie tantissimo!

[@aiizawa2655]

this young old lady is so damn CUUUUUUUUUUUTE ♥

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Oh Diego - Thank you!

[@sameenfatima143]

Thankyou madam for this wonderful recipe. P.s you have the prettiest name. Love from 🇵🇰

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Thank you. You also have a beautiful name!

[@sameenfatima143]

@@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca thanku 🙂 really appreciate it0

[@dollymando]

Yummy!

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Yummy Indeed!

[@lf7184]

I am glad to find you. Are you still creating content?

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Yes! We post as much as we can

[@siag7003]

🥰

[@user-db6de5bk3b]

I had this and a brioche once in Catania. It was full of fresh pistachios. Definitely the coolest and sexiest breakfast in the world! Do you have a recipe for baking brioche?

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

It is an amazing breakfast. I also had a brioche filled with mulberry granita in Catania; it was unforgettable. You can look up a brioche recipe on KZbin.

[@reallylovesviolet]

buon giorno! Question, isn t simple syrup equal parts water and sugar dissolved and cooled? thank you!

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

I make a light syrup with 1 part sugar and 2 parts water, but you can also make a heavy syrup with equal parts of sugar and water. Mix the sugar and water, bring to the boil, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, cool to room temperature, and keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.

[@jonathanbee514]

nice video Cent'anni

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Grazie Mille!

[@TheBebelehaut]

Aftr the food processor is it back to to the Freezer or to the fridge? Won't it get hard again in the freezer?

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Back in the freezer, and after the processor it will remain ready to enjoy and easy to scoop; it will not be a block of ice.

[@siag7003]

How do we make the syrup?

[@Beckala67]

Bronx Science brought me here!

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Welcome from Giovanna Bellia, Bx Sci '57

[@hannahfreeman8278]

Hellooooo 😊

[@GiovannaBelliaLaMarca]

Hi Hannah, glad to have you on board!

[@martinreliga]

I love your videos but this music drives me crazy 😂