PEACH GRANITA

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Looking for a cool, healthy treat? This icy dessert is full of fruit and little else.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ripe peaches (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, halved, pitted, and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil (optional)

Steps:

  • Puree peaches, water, sugar, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender; add more sugar to taste. Transfer to an 8-inch-square baking dish. Freeze for 2 1/2 hours, scraping with a fork every hour (mixture should be icy and fluffy). Stir in basil.

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