Instructions

  1. Zest the orange, reserving some curls for garnish, & finely chopping 1 tablespoon of zest for the recipe.
  2. Cut the white pith from the orange, leaving just the flesh of the orange. Finely chop the flesh, keeping 1/2 cup to use.
  3. Combine cranberries, pineapple, sugar, orange pulp & the finely chopped zest.
  4. Process in batches in blender or food processor, until coarsely chopped [OR chop everything coarsely in a hand-operated chopper].
  5. Pour into metal bowl &, stir in Grand Marnier, if using it.
  6. Cover & freeze about 2 hours, or until frozen about 2" from the sides.
  7. Scrape down the frozen part, & beat with electric beater until uniform in texture.
  8. Return to freezer & then repeat the freezing/scraping/beating twice more.
  9. Freeze completely after last beating.
  10. To serve, spoon into dishes & garnish with a curl or two of orange zest.