SWEET CHERRY GRANITA

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Stirring granita during the freezing process lets large, flaky ice crystals form.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds cherries, stemmed and pitted, or 3 bags (12 ounces each) frozen cherries, thawed
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup almond-flavored liqueur, such as Disaronno (optional)
Whipped cream or mascarpone cheese (optional), for serving

Steps:

  • In a blender, puree cherries, sugar, and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish. Freeze 6 hours, scraping with a fork every hour (mixture should be icy and fluffy).
  • To serve, pour 1 tablespoon liqueur into each of 12 small bowls or glasses. Top with 1/2 cup granita and a small dollop of whipped cream, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g

Alvin Morrison
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This was a delicious and refreshing dessert. I love the combination of sweet and tart. It was the perfect dessert after a heavy meal.


Sandra Pykisktvangfysisktvangtorturepoliti
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This was a great recipe! The granita was so smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Tamika O'Brien
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This was a great way to use up some extra cherries I had. It was easy to make and turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shani 114
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This was a delicious and refreshing dessert. I love the combination of sweet and tart. It was the perfect dessert after a heavy meal.


HAZEM DABOUL
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This was a great recipe! The granita was so smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Codie Shreve
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This was a refreshing and delicious dessert. I love how easy it is to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Adazeli Alejandro
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This was so good! I love the combination of sweet and tart. It was the perfect dessert after a heavy meal.


Ali hussan Ali hassan
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I made this for a summer party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's the perfect dessert for a hot day.


Shahinul Islam
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This was a great way to use up some extra cherries I had. It was easy to make and turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


And Mo
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times now, and I've never been disappointed.


Moile Ismael
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This was absolutely divine! I made it for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. The combination of the sweet cherries and the tart lemon was perfect, and the granita was so refreshing and light. I will definitely be making this again.