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CRANBERRY-RASPBERRY GRANITA

Here, we combine a bit of summer, raspberries kept in the freezer, with the quintessential fall fruit, fresh cranberries. The natural sweetness of the raspberries and the astringent taste of the cranberries are delicious frozen together in this beautiful red sorbet.

2 1/2 cups water
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 package frozen unsweetened raspberries, plus fresh or frozen raspberries for garnish (optional)
1 1/2 cups sugar

In a saucepan, combine the water, cranberries, the package of raspberries, and the sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring, until the cranberries pop, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Pour the mixture through a large sieve placed over a bowl, pressing on the fruit with the back of a spoon to force as much pulp through as possible. Measure 1 cup of the purée, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Transfer the remaining purée to a shallow metal pan and place in a freezer.

Freeze until the mixture is frozen around the edges but still slushy in the center, about 2 hours. Spoon into a food processor and purée until smooth. Pour back into the metal pan and refreeze until almost firm, about 1 hour. Purée again in the food processor. Then pack into a large plastic container with a tight-fitting lid and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour or for up to 3 days.

Remove the granita from the freezer about 20 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Scoop into stemmed glasses and top each serving with 2 tablespoons of the reserved purée. Garnish with a few fresh or frozen whole raspberries, if using. Serve immediately.

Makes 1 qt - Serves 6-8.

[Holiday Celebrations, Williams-Sonoma Lifestyle Collection]



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