Cran-Ginger Granita
Cran-Ginger Granita requires around 6 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 8. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 106 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. A mixture of cranberry-apple juice drink, natural ginger ale, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It works well as a dessert.
Instructions
Combine 1 cup cranberry-apple juice drink and sugar in a 2-qt. saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat and cool completely.
Combine cran-syrup, remaining 2 cups juice drink, and ginger ale.
Pour into 3 ice cube trays, and freeze 1 1/2 hours or until almost frozen.
Transfer cubes to a blender or food processor, and pulse until slushy.
Pour slush into a 13" x 9" pan, and freeze 3 1/2 hours or until frozen.
To serve, scrape granita in pan with tines of a fork until fluffy. Spoon into dessert glasses, and serve immediately.
*Natural ginger ale has an intense gingery taste. Find it on the soft drink aisle or with beers, especially in upscale markets.