CHERRY MERLOT GRANITA

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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!

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 8h10m

Yield 1/3 cup servings, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup ice cube
1 navel orange
1 cup frozen cherries
1 cup merlot

Steps:

  • Combine water and sugar in a small pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ice.
  • Meanwhile, grate rind and squeeze juice from orange to measure 1 T and 1/2 c, respectively.
  • 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).
  • To serve, remove from freezer and scrape with fork until fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3.5, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 14.5, Protein 0.6

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