RHUBARB STRAWBERRY GRANITA

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Fresh rhubarb and strawberries make this sweet and icy dessert such a treat. You'll love how quickly it comes together and that it's prepared without any special equipment. -Christen Roye, Weatherford, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup diced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
1/2 cup halved fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons orange liqueur or orange juice
Fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring the water, sugar, rhubarb and strawberries to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Strain; discard pulp and seeds., Transfer syrup to an 8-in. square dish. Stir in orange liqueur; 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. Garnish with mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.