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Black Cherry Granita

Black Cherry Granita

Black Cherry Granita is a sweet frozen treat that is incredibly easy to make and super refreshing on a hot day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Frozen Treats
Servings 8 servings
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor
  • metal loaf pan

Ingredients
  

Cherries and Flavoring

  • 1 pound fresh cherries pitted and stems removed
  • 0.25 cup sugar optional
  • 1 cup Black Cherry Sparkling Ice Naturally Flavored Sparkling Water
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Place the cherries in a food processor, or blender. Pulse until the cherries become smooth liquid. Pour in sugar, Black Cherry Sparkling Ice, and almond extract. Pulse until smooth. Pour into a metal loaf pan, or any bowl of equal size. Place in the freezer.
  • After about 4 hours give the granita a scrape with a fork. Repeat as desired. Freeze overnight. Remove and scrape the mixture with a spoon. Transfer scraped parts to serving dishes.
  • Serve with a big old Black Cherry loving smile!

Notes

Freeze overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mg
Keyword Cherry, dessert, frozen treat, granita
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