*This recipe is gluten-free according to industry standards
Ingredients
- black cherries 300g very ripe, pitted
- caster sugar 100g, plus extra to taste
- cherry brandy 1-2 tbsp, optional
Method
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Step 1
Put the cherries into a large pan with 300ml water and the sugar.
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Step 2
Cook gently for 10-15 minutes until the cherries have softened completely.
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Step 3
Whizz in a food processor or blender, then push through a sieve (taste and add a little more sugar if needed).
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Step 4
Stir in the cherry brandy, if using. Pour into a large baking dish and freeze for an hour.
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Step 5
Use a fork to scrape the frozen edges into the middle then freeze again.
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Step 6
Repeat 2 or 3 times at hourly intervals until the granita has set. Serve in small glasses.
Nutritional Information
- Kcals 138
- Fat 0.1g
- Carbs 33.2g
- Sugars 33.2g
- Fibre 0.9g
- Protein 0.7g
