Blackberry Merlot Granita |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This reminds me of summer after catching lightning bugs, says Chef Myers. My family would eat fresh-picked blackberries like candy after dinner as the sun was going down. Ingredients:
4 cups fresh blackberries |
3/4 cup water |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup merlot |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick |
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve over a bowl, reserving soaking liquid (do not press berries or the mixture will be cloudy). Reserve berries for another use. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish. Cover and freeze until partially frozen (about 2 hours). Scrape mixture with a fork, crushing any lumps. Freeze for 3 hours or until completely frozen, scraping with a fork every hour. Remove from freezer; scrape mixture with a fork until fluffy.
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