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Why A Metal Baking Pan Is Ideal For Making Granita At Home By Kristen Pizzo Oct. 20, 2025 12:00 pm EST

Granita is a perfect summertime treat. This Sicilian frozen dessert requires just a few ingredients and is naturally vegan. It's also super refreshing and can be made fruity, boozy, or caffeinated. All you need is a liquid, a sweetener, pureed fruit (if desired) , and a baking pan.

Granita is easy to make in a pinch, but you will need to prep it ahead of time. The freezing process can take anywhere from two to four hours . However, there are some ways you can speed it up. To make granita quickly at home, use a metal baking pan.

Metal baking pans, like aluminium and stainless steel baking pans, will help your granita mixture to freeze faster than pans or tra

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