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Cherry Merlot Granita
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 480 Minutes
Ready In: 490 Minutes
Servings: 12
This is from Cooking Light, June 2010. I am posting it for safekeeping as I am currently far too preggo to enjoy this treat LOL!
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup ice cube
1 navel orange
1 cup frozen cherries
1 cup merlot
Directions:
1. Combine water and sugar in a small pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ice.
2. Meanwhile, grate rind and squeeze juice from orange to measure 1 T and 1/2 c, respectively.
3. 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).
4. To serve, remove from freezer and scrape with fork until fluffy.
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