Cherry Granita

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5 from 6 votes

Looking for a cool and refreshing treat to beat the heat this summer? Look no further than this delicious cherry granita!

Prep Time

10 mins

Freezing Time

2 hrs

Total Time

2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 4

Calories: 79 kcal

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian, American

Ingredients

12 ounces Cherry can substitute frozen cherries off season, fresh, pitted
1 cup water cold
4 teaspoons honey adjust to taste, or sweetener of your choice
1 tablespoon lime juice
Whipped Cream optional garnishes
lime zest optional garnishes

Instructions

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Blend all of the ingredients together in a blender. Adjust sweetness to taste. Pour the mixture into a shallow glass baking dish and place in the freezer.
Remove the dish after 30 minutes and using a fork, scrape the mixture, breaking up any icy clumps. Return the dish to the freezer. Repeat the process every thirty minutes or so, scraping the mixture with a fork to break up the ice crystals and create a light and fluffy texture. It should take about 2 hours total.
Scoop the granita into dessert bowls or glasses. Serve plain or garnish with whipped cream and/or lime zest. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0g Calories 79kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 20.4g (7%) Protein 1.1g (2%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0g (0%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 0mg (0%) Fiber 2.1g (8%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 0IU (0%) Vitamin C 0mg (0%) Calcium 0mg (0%) Iron 0mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 79

% Daily Value*

Serving	0g
Calories	79kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	20.4g	7%
Protein	1.1g	2%
Fat	0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat	0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0g	0%
Trans Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	1mg	0%
Potassium	0mg	0%
Fiber	2.1g	8%
Sugar	0g	0%
Vitamin A	0IU	0%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Calcium	0mg	0%
Iron	0mg	0%