CRANBERRY-CHAMPAGNE GRANITA

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After serving a heavy holiday meal, I like to offer a light, refreshing dessert, like this gorgeous granita. Because it can be made ahead, there's no last-minute fuss. -Joyce Gemperlein, Rockville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1-3/4 cups unsweetened cranberry juice
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups champagne

Steps:

  • Place the lime zest in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Drain and discard liquid; set the zest aside. , In a small saucepan, bring cranberry juice and sugar to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in champagne and lime zest., Transfer to a 13x9x2-in. dish; cool to room temperature. Freeze for 1 hour; stir with a fork. Freeze 2-3 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes., Stir granita with a fork just before serving; spoon into dessert dishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Bashierah Petersen
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I love the combination of cranberries and champagne in this granita. It's so refreshing and delicious.


Kevin botha Clyton
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This granita is the perfect way to use up leftover champagne.


Bd Annihilation
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I'm not a huge fan of champagne, but I loved this granita! The cranberries and sugar balance out the tartness of the champagne perfectly.


OroK Afor Betek
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This granita is so easy to make and it's the perfect summer dessert.


Tayyab Haral
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I made this granita for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Taylor Buford
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This granita is the perfect way to end a special meal.


Jen Burchette
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I love the combination of cranberries and champagne in this granita. It's so refreshing and delicious.


725Ken
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This granita is the perfect way to use up leftover champagne.


Andrew Milks
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I'm not a huge fan of champagne, but I loved this granita! The cranberries and sugar balance out the tartness of the champagne perfectly.


russell brenzel
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This granita is so easy to make and it's the perfect summer dessert.


Tshego Rams
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I made this granita for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Hasan Nasir
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This granita is the perfect way to end a special meal.


Jifar Isak
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I love the combination of cranberries and champagne in this granita. It's so refreshing and delicious.


Piper Squad
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This granita is so easy to make and it's the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.


Ellie Maybanks
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I'm not a huge fan of champagne, but I loved this granita! The cranberries and sugar balance out the tartness of the champagne perfectly.


Emmanuel mwirirgi
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This granita is the perfect way to use up leftover champagne. It's also a great way to impress your guests.


shifali shilvia
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I made this granita for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It was so easy to make and it's the perfect summer dessert.


Miyolo Mbuyelwa
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This cranberry champagne granita was a hit at my New Year's Eve party! It was so refreshing and delicious, and it was the perfect way to end a festive meal. I will definitely be making this again.