Black Cherry Granita Sparkling Ice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Granita Base
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500 grams fresh cherries, pitted and stems removed
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60 millilitres sugar (optional)
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240 millilitres Black Cherry naturally flavoured sparkling water
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15 millilitres almond extract
# Instructions:
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Place the pitted cherries into a food processor or blender and blend until completely puréed.
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Add the sugar, sparkling water, and almond extract to the cherry purée and blend until fully combined.
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Pour the blended mixture into a metal loaf tin or a bowl of similar size. Place the container in the freezer.
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After about 4 hours, use a fork to scrape the partially frozen mixture to create icy flakes. Continue to scrape every hour as needed, then allow to freeze overnight.
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Before serving, use a spoon to loosen the granita and transfer the scraped flakes into serving dishes.
# Notes:
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For a more pronounced cherry flavour, select ripe, in-season cherries and taste for sweetness before adding sugar.