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Black cherry granita served in tiny wine glasses with a cherry on top of each granita, cherries are scattered on the wood tray that the glasses are being served on.
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Black Cherry Granita

Black Cherry Granita is a sweet frozen treat that is incredibly easy to make and super refreshing on a hot day. Only 4 ingredients and no machines needed for this homemade dessert recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Frozen Treats
Keyword: frozen treat, granita
Servings: 8
Author: Kim Beaulieu

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 2 cups of fresh cherries, pitted and stems removed
  • ¼ cup sugar optional
  • 1 cup Black Cherry Sparkling Ice Naturally Flavored Sparkling Water
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract

Instructions

  • Place the cherries in a food processor, or blender. Pulse until the cherries become smooth liquid. Pour in sugar, Black Cherry Sparkling Ice, and almond extract. Pulse until smooth. Pour into a metal loaf pan, or any bowl of equal size. Place in the freezer. After about 4 hours give the granita a scrape with a fork. Repeat as desired. Freeze overnight. Remove and scrape the mixture with a spoon. Transfer scraped parts to serving dishes.
  • Serve with a big old Black Cherry loving smile!

Notes

Freeze overnight.