Best Cherry Merlot Granita Recipes

CHERRY MERLOT GRANITA

Steps:

• Combine water and sugar in a small pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ice.
• Meanwhile, grate rind and squeeze juice from orange to measure 1 T and 1/2 c, respectively.
• Place cherries and sugar mix in blender, process 1 minute or until pureed. Stir in rind, juice, and merlot and pour all into an 8 x 8 pan. Cover and freeze until firm (about 8 hours).
• To serve, remove from freezer and scrape with fork until fluffy.

CHERRY-MERLOT GRANITA

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in ice cubes.
• While sugar mixture comes to a boil, grate rind, and squeeze juice from orange to measure 1 tablespoon and 1/2 cup, respectively.
• Place cherries and sugar mixture in a blender; process for 1 minute or until pureed, stopping as necessary to scrape sides. Stir in rind, juice, and 1 cup merlot; pour into an 8-inch square pan. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or until firm.
• Remove mixture from freezer; scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy.