CUCUMBER AND RIESLING GRANITA

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Pair this refreshing granita with fresh fruit for a light dessert, or serve it as a palate cleanser, or intermezzo, between courses.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large cucumbers (about 1 3/4 pounds)
1 1/4 cups Riesling or other sweet white wine
2 teaspoons superfine sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Wash cucumbers, and pass through a juicer. Place in an 8-inch square metal baking pan, and add remaining ingredients. Stir to combine, and place in the freezer, uncovered, 1 hour; remove from freezer, and stir with a fork.
  • Return to freezer until mixture is frozen and granular, about 3 hours, stirring every 30 to 45 minutes. Serve, or cover with plastic wrap, and store in the freezer up to 2 weeks.

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