Total time: 4 hr 40 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 0 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy

Granitas are an easy, refreshing frozen treat that is ideal for sweltering summer days. When you use naturally sweet, juicy fruit that’s in season, no additional sugar is needed. The fluffy, snowflake-like texture is what sets granitas apart from traditional snow cones. Luckily they don’t require any special equipment, and can be made with just a metal baking pan. What granitas do require is diligence. The mixture needs to be scraped every 30 minutes with a fork until it is frozen to achieve the proper texture. Before serving, you should give the mixture one last scrape with the fork to freshen it up.