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Cherry Granitas

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  • 30 min prep time
  • 4 hr 30 min total time
  • 4 ingredients
  • 4 servings
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This Italian shaved ice is incredibly easy to make, and no special tools are required!

Jennifer Perillo
June 29, 2011

Ingredients

4
cups pitted dark sweet cherries
2
tablespoons fresh orange juice

Simple Syrup

1
cup water
1
cup sugar

Steps

  • 1 Make Simple Syrup (below).
  • 2 In food processor, place cherries, orange juice and 1/2 cup Simple Syrup. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until mixture is pureed. Place strainer over medium bowl; strain mixture through strainer, pressing with back of rubber spatula to extract as much liquid as possible.
  • 3 Pour juice into 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze overnight, or until firm.
  • 4 When ready to serve, use tines of a fork to shave surface of frozen granita; spoon into bowls. Serve immediately.
  • 5 Simple Syrup In small saucepan, heat water and sugar over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture simmers and sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool.
  • 1 Make Simple Syrup (below).
  • 2 In food processor, place cherries, orange juice and 1/2 cup Simple Syrup. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until mixture is pureed. Place strainer over medium bowl; strain mixture through strainer, pressing with back of rubber spatula to extract as much liquid as possible.
  • 3 Pour juice into 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze overnight, or until firm.
  • 4 When ready to serve, use tines of a fork to shave surface of frozen granita; spoon into bowls. Serve immediately.
  • 5 Simple Syrup In small saucepan, heat water and sugar over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture simmers and sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool.

Expert Tips

When pressing out juice from cherries, don’t forget to scrape underside of strainer to capture every drop.

Cover and refrigerate any remaining Simple Syrup for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
284.0
% Daily Value
Total Fat
0.3g
0%
Saturated Fat
0.1g
0%
Sodium
2.9mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
72.9g
24%
Dietary Fiber
2.9g
12%
Sugars
68.3g
Protein
1.5g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin C
22.70%
23%
Calcium
2.10%
2%
Iron
3%
3%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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