Gingered Cranberry Granita |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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âThis recipe is elegant but easy and so refreshing! For an alternative garnish, try dried, sweetened cranberries.â Lisa Keys â Middlebury, Connecticut Ingredients:
2 cups cranberry juice |
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided |
4 orange peel strips (1 to 3 inches) |
1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger |
4 fresh mint leaves |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, bring the cranberry juice, 1/4 cup sugar and orange peel to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in ginger.
2. Place remaining sugar in a small bowl. Remove orange peel from syrup; add to sugar, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. Place in a single layer on a foil-lined plate. Let stand overnight. Cover remaining sugar; set aside.
3. Transfer cranberry mixture to a 1-qt. dish; cool to room temperature. Freeze for 1 hour; stir with a fork. Freeze 2-3 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes. Stir granita with a fork just before serving; spoon into dessert dishes.
4. Lightly moisten mint with cold water; dip in remaining sugar to coat. Garnish granita with mint and candied orange peel. Yield: 4 servings.
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