ALMOND GRANITA

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 47m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 quart almond milk, recipe follows
2 ounces almond paste
2 ounces sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 quarts milk
1 pound almond meal
1 pound blanched whole almonds
2 ounces almond essence
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine all ingredients and process to a puree. Strain into a stainless steel pan and freeze.
  • To serve: scrape ice with fork and spoon and place about 4 ounces in a serving glass. Serve immediately.
  • In a stockpot, bring milk to a slow boil. Stir in almond meal and whole almonds. Simmer for 30 minutes. Turn off heat, cover pan, and allow to infuse for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, and using an immersion blender, process to puree whole almonds. Strain through a fine strainer lined with a dampened cheesecloth. Stir in flavoring and sugar. Chill over bowl of ice.
  • Yield: 2 quarts

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